Kevin Tanriverdi is an Aircraft Engineer and MBA graduate who has built a career of more than 20 years in the aviation industry, working across The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Czech Republic, Italy and Turkey.
He graduated from faculty of Mechanical Aircraft Engineering of Budapest University of Technology and Economics with B.Sc degree in 1998. He continued his study at Corvinus University of Budapest where he got his MBA degree in 2001. After his graduation his career in aviation began with the Turkish Aeronautical Association, where he served as a PPL, CPL and ATPL Pilot Trainer, providing theoretical ground training to students and professional pilot candidates preparing for different levels of pilot licensing. In 2004, he was employed by the Turkish Airlines in Istanbul and worked as Technical Sales and Marketing Coordinator. Between 2006 and 2011 he worked as a Revenue & Yield Engineer in Istanbul, later as Commercial Manager in Prague and Copenhagen. In 2011, He was promoted to the general manager position of Turkish Airlines in Sweden. He has successfully completed marvellous projects, sponsorships, and partnerships in multicultural environments within his strong business network. In 2015, he was selected as project manager for ‘’The Logistics Hub of Scandinavia’’ project and conducted the project with the Port of Goteborg, Business Region Goteborg and Swedavia. In 2017, he became the country director of Atlasglobal Airlines for Netherlands and Italy bases in Amsterdam. Since 2021, he has been working with investors to establish and develop aviation-related businesses, enabling them to enter the sector and contribute to the aviation industry through new business opportunities and initiatives.
In 2026, Kevin founded Newiser Academy BV with the aim of bringing together the knowledge and experience he has gained throughout his 20+ years in aviation and transferring it to the next generation of aviation professionals. Newiser Academy BV. was established to bridge the gap between aviation industry requirements and practical job readiness by offering short-term, focused training programmes in areas including Aircraft Cleaning, Airport Passenger Services & Ticketing, Aviation Safety & Dangerous Goods, and Ground Handling. The objective is to ensure that participants are not simply trained, but become “day-one ready” aviation professionals who can confidently apply their knowledge and contribute effectively from the beginning of their careers.
His goal is simple: to share real-world aviation experience, support professional development, and help the next generation build a strong foundation for a successful career in aviation.