LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (31 October 2024) – Joan Filippini, Senior Vice President of Non-Theatrical Sales at Paramount Pictures, was honored by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) with the esteemed APEX Lifetime Achievement Award at the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony on 30 October 2024 during the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach. The APEX Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to senior executives from APEX member companies who have dedicated their careers to advancing the industry.
The award recognizes Filippini’s exceptional contributions to the in-flight entertainment (IFE) industry, including her pioneering efforts in revolutionizing content distribution for airlines, which have significantly enhanced the passenger experience.
Filippini began her career over 40 years ago as a flight attendant, an experience that provided her with invaluable insights into the passenger experience. In 2000, she transitioned to non-theatrical sales at DreamWorks, and following its acquisition by Paramount Pictures, she led the company’s in-flight entertainment division to remarkable growth. Her leadership has ensured that passengers around the world have access to top-tier content from Paramount’s extensive entertainment catalogue.
In addition to her role at Paramount, Filippini has played a critical role in furthering APEX’s mission of improving the airline passenger experience as a member of the APEX Board of Directors and former Treasurer. She provided critical leadership during key initiatives, including the acquisition of Future Travel Experience (FTE) to strengthen and future-proof the association. One of her key contributions to APEX was her role in the transformation of the APEX Content Market from a traditional TV marketplace into a dynamic multimedia platform to better serve the evolving needs of airlines and passengers.
“Joan Filippini’s extraordinary career stands as a masterclass in leadership, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in the in-flight entertainment industry,” APEX Group CEO Dr. Joe Leader stated. “Her transformative leadership at Paramount Pictures revolutionized content delivery, ensuring passengers around the world experience an entertainment journey that is both captivating and unforgettable. Within APEX, Joan’s strategic foresight guided the association’s evolution, while her steadfast financial acumen safeguarded our organization through some of the most challenging times in aviation history. It is our profound honor to present her with the APEX Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Filippini said, “I’ve always strived to improve the business model and ensure that passengers enjoy the best content available across the globe. I’m thrilled to be recognized for my contributions and look forward to continuing to support innovation in in-flight entertainment.”
For more information on the APEX Award Ceremony and photos of all the awards given out, please visit apex.aero and follow APEX on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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About the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)
As a global non-profit and one of the world’s largest international airline associations, APEX accelerates the industry with the backing of nearly every major airline and valued supplier. APEX reinvests all its resources to serving its members, strengthening the worldwide airline industry, advancing thought-leadership, fostering business opportunities via events, developing global initiatives, setting key airline standards, and highlighting well-deserved recognition across our industry. In conjunction with both the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) and Future Travel Experience (FTE), APEX serves the full spectrum of the end-to-end travel experience.
About the International Flight Services Association (IFSA)
The International Flight Services Association (IFSA) is a global professional association serving the needs and interests of airline and railway personnel, caterers and suppliers who provide onboard services on regularly scheduled travel routes. Under the umbrella of APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) serving every major airline in the world, IFSA is dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of the multi- billion dollar inflight and railway onboard service industry. For more information about IFSA, please visit ifsa.apex.aero, or follow IFSA on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.