CEO Lifetime Achievement Award: The prestigious APEX CEO Lifetime Achievement Award to industry leaders who have dedicated their lives to the enhancement of the passenger experience through long-term efforts, dedication, and sustained commitment.

CEO Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients:

2023 – QATAR AIRWAYS GCEO, HIS EXCELLENCY AKBAR AL BAKER

2022 – TURKISH AIRLINES CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, ‎İLKER AYCI

2020 – DELTA AIR LINES CEO, ED BASTIAN

2018 – AIR CANADA CEO & PRESIDENT, CALIN ROVINESCU

2017 – EMIRATES CEO, SIR TIM CLARK

2016 – SINGAPORE AIRLINES CEO, GOH CHOON PHONG