Committed to Progress: Investing in Equity. Elevating Aviation.

Preethi Santhanam, Chief People Officer, Landrum & Brown

 IWD 2026

At Landrum & Brown, advancing gender equity is integral to how we serve our clients, strengthen our teams, and help shape the future of aviation.

We know the most effective, forward-looking solutions are informed by diverse expertise — and that commitment begins within our own organization.

Today, women represent 34% of our global workforce and 25% of our leadership. We are encouraged by this progress and remain focused on expanding representation, opportunity, and advancement across our firm and throughout the industry.

Our culture is grounded in technical excellence and generosity, and we remain committed to nurturing and environment where brilliance thrives, and ideas take flight.

Through mentorship, leadership development, knowledge exchange, and intentional career pathways and growth, we are fostering an environment where women can deepen their expertise, broaden their influence, and lead with confidence. Investing in our people strengthens the insight and innovation we bring to our partners worldwide.

As signatories to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles, we are committed to advancing gender equality across our workplace, partnerships, and communities.

Our Boundless Annual Report further demonstrates how inclusion and responsible business practices contribute to resilient infrastructure and sustainable growth.

On International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to measurable progress and inclusive leadership — building a firm, and an industry, where women thrive and help chart the course for aviation’s future.