Dr. Ivan Terekhov is Director of Research and Intelligence at Lufthansa Innovation Hub, where he leads a team focused on identifying emerging trends, translating them into actionable insights, and supporting innovation strategy across the Lufthansa Group. His team also runs TNMT.com, a platform that shares research and analysis with over 20,000 newsletter subscribers from across the travel and mobility space.

Ivan has over 15 years of experience in aviation, innovation, and technology assessment. He spent 7 years at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), leading technology evaluation projects and completing his PhD. After DLR, he worked with several startups, gaining hands-on experience in early-stage innovation and business building.

His work bridges long-term vision with business relevance, helping organizations navigate uncertainty, prioritize investments, and balance short-term outcomes with future potential. He is currently focused on building scalable intelligence methodologies that combine automation, market data, and expert interpretation to support better decisions in complex environments.