Who are we?
The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) is the industry body that promotes the safe and efficient operations of international airlines serving Australia for the benefit of consumers, businesses and tourism. BARA’s member airlines provide over two thirds of all international passenger flights to and from Australia.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has authorised BARA to negotiate on behalf of its members with major international airports, Airservices Australia and other providers of essential aviation-related services to improve the experience, efficiency and safety outcomes for international passengers.
Stephen Pearse
Executive Director
Leading BARA for the last almost four years, Stephen has extensive experience within the aviation, travel and tourism industry.
Stephen has worked for British Airways, United Airlines and Emirates Airline in senior roles, consulted to other airlines, and operated as Managing Director for CAPA (Centre of Asia Pacific Aviation) and as MD for an Australian-based executive networking group for multinational leaders.
An Englishman by birth, Stephen holds both a Master’s degree from Cambridge University and an MBA (with Distinction) from London Business School. He has lived in the UK, NZ and Australia and worked in Europe, the US, SE Asia and the Pacific Islands, and currently resides in Sydney, Australia.
E: bara@bara.org.au
P: +61 2 9299 9919
Chloe Kirkpatrick
Programme Director Airport Planning, Commercial & Facilitation
Chloe works across airport planning, aeronautical policy, commercial frameworks and operational facilitation. She facilitates technical consultations between airlines, regulators and government to develop industry positions and submissions. Chloe is BARA’s technical lead on airport planning and operations providing commercial, regulatory and analytical input supporting collective outcomes.
Chloe has experience working in aviation and other regulated, infrastructure-intensive sectors. Prior to joining BARA, she held strategic advisory roles in the UK, supporting government departments, airport operators and aviation organisations on policy development, operational issues, stakeholder engagement and complex change programmes.
Chloe holds an MSci from Imperial College London, a ChMC from Chartered Management Institute and a Private Pilot Licence.
Chloe works across airport planning, aeronautical policy, commercial framework.
E: chloe.kirkpatrick@bara.org.au
P: +61 491 169 716
Lindsay Hermes
Programme Director Communications, Industry & Regulatory Affairs
Lindsay steers BARA’s engagement with many of its key stakeholders, including airline members, government, the media and other aviation focused organisations. This includes communications strategy and delivery, government relations and public affairs. Lindsay is BARA’s strategic lead to advance the industry’s reputation at large.
His deep expertise in policy development and corporate affairs means he is well placed to collaborate toward positive outcomes for Australia’s growing international aviation sector. His prior experience includes roles as a ministerial adviser to two Commonwealth Ministers and at major airport projects and other prominent national industry associations.
Lindsay holds a BA, an MBA, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
E: lindsay.hermes@bara.org.au
P: +61 418 948 447