Our Associates

Specialist expertise.
One trusted network.

ASG Associates are experienced independent professionals who strengthen our consulting and client delivery capability. They bring specialist knowledge, trusted industry relationships and practical experience to client engagements across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Meet Our Associates
01 Aviation

Aviation & Airports
Operational insight.

Specialist capability across airline and airport operations, safety, regulatory compliance, training, workforce planning, commercial strategy and industry development.

ASG Aviation Associate
ASG Associate
01 / Aviation

SIMON WESTAWAY

ASG Associate – Aviation

Simon Westaway is an accomplished aviation, airports and tourism executive with more than 25 years of experience in senior leadership, strategy, government engagement and industry advocacy. A former CEO of the Australian Airports Association, Simon has also held executive roles with Jetstar, Impulse Airlines, Tourism Australia and the Australian Tourism Industry Council. He supports ASG clients across airport and airline strategy, aviation policy, stakeholder relations, route development and sustainable market growth.

Key Capabilities
Airport & Airline Strategy Aviation Policy & Advocacy Government & Stakeholder Relations Airport &Route & Market Development Tourism & Visitor Economy Corporate Affairs & Stakeholder Relations
03 Defence

Defence & Technology experience
Assured delivery.

Expertise in defence aviation, capability development, airworthiness, governance, compliance, training systems and program delivery.

ASG Defence Associate
ASG Associate
03 / Defence Technology

STEPHEN BAKER

ASG Associate – Defence & Technology

Stephen Baker is an experienced defense aviation leader, technology entrepreneur and company director with expertise spanning military aviation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, automation and digital transformation. A former Royal Australian Air Force officer and pilot, Stephen held senior flying and leadership appointments, including leading the RAAF Roulettes aerobatic team. He later established and led technology businesses supporting Defense, government and industry. Stephen advises ASG clients on responsible AI adoption, governed automation, cybersecurity, data integrity and digital transformation within regulated and mission-critical environments.

Key Capabilities
Defence Aviation Artificial Intelligence & Automation AI Governance & Risk Cybersecurity Digital Transformation Data Integrity & Governance
04 analyst specialiST

Aviation Analyst
Evidence-based strategy.

Specialist expertise in aviation market research, fleet and network planning, airport analysis and traffic forecasting, supporting informed commercial decisions and strategic growth.

ASG Technologies Associate
ASG Associate
04 / analyst specialiST

NARENDRA SHINDE

ASG Associate – Aviation Analyst & Market Intelligence Specialist

Narendra Shinde is an aviation analyst specializing in airline market research, fleet and network planning, airport analysis, traffic forecasting and commercial aviation strategy. With a Master of Science in Air Transport Management from the University of Surrey, Narendra uses platforms including OAG, Cirium and Sabre to deliver evidence-based market intelligence. At ASG, he supports client advisory, market development and business development initiatives across the aviation sector.

Key Capabilities
Airline Market and Competitor Research Fleet, Capacity and Route Analysis Airport and Aviation-Market Analysis Aviation Strategy Research Briefing Papers, Reports and Presentations