Marco Bruno

Aeronautical Infrastructure Asset Development| CapEx Programs | Aviation Investments

Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland

About

Infrastructure Asset Management Leader | Strategic CapEx & OpEx Optimization | Aviation Portfolio Specialist I am a Chartered Engineer and Strategic Leader with over 30 years of experience managing the lifecycle of high-value infrastructure assets. My career is defined by a unique dual perspective: 18 years in executive leadership within Airport Management companies and 12 years as a Strategic Consultant for multi-billion-euro development programs across Europe and the Middle East. Strategic Value Creation: I specialize in de-risking infrastructure investments by bridging the gap between complex engineering and financial performance. My background includes full P&L accountability as an Airport General Manager/CEO, where I led commercial turnarounds, optimized non-aeronautical revenue, and drove EBITDA growth through strategic airline negotiations (Ryanair, WizzAir, UPS...) and operational re-engineering. Asset Lifecycle & Privatization: I have a proven track record of navigating the complexities of asset privatization and institutional ownership. During the acquisition of Naples International Airport by BAA Ltd, I led the technical and operational integration to align the asset with international investment standards. Core Portfolio Competencies: • Strategic Master Planning & CapEx Protection: worked in billion-euro expansion programs (Athens, Warsaw, Doha, Muscat) while maintaining rigorous capital discipline. • Technical Due Diligence: Expert at identifying technical, environmental, and regulatory risks to safeguard long-term ROI. • Regulatory & Sovereign Relations: Extensive experience leading high-profile programs in complex jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with ICAO/EASA and maintaining critical government relations. • Commercial Innovation: As a former founder and CEO in the airline sector, I bring deep "end-user" commercial intelligence to infrastructure planning, ensuring assets are optimized for market demand and commercial resilience. My focus is on driving the next generation of infrastructure investment—leveraging innovation, ESG-aligned master planning, and operational excellence to ensure assets deliver sustainable value to shareholders and communities alike.

Experience

  • Hill International, Inc. (On-site)
    • Program Director - Project Management Office
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Director Aviation – Design Review Manager
      Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs

  • Senior Project Manager at Hill International, Inc.
    May 2019 - Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Main Terminal BHS & RTBF

  • CEO at Air Alliance
    Mar 2016 - May 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Design Manager at Hill International, Inc.
    Mar 2013 - Mar 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Oman Airports Development Project

  • General Manager at SAGA - Società Abruzzese Gestione Aeroporto S.p.A
    Aug 2000 - Oct 2011 · 11 yrs 3 mos