Antonie Baradel is an Aviation Business Development Manager at Queensland Airports, which includes the Gold Coast, Townsville, Mount Isa and Longreach Airports. With almost a decade of experience in commercial management roles for British Airways and Qatar Airways, Antonie is now playing a key role in the growth and retention of airline routes and capacity across the airports network, including strengthening connectivity to and from the Gold Coast. With increasing air access, he is helping grow the region’s economy, support local business growth and enhance the city’s connections to Australia and the world.
Antonie is proud to call the Gold Coast his home after living abroad in multiple countries such as the U.K, Canada, NZ and Qatar most of his life. Ever since relocating here, he has become an avid beach volleyball player and makes sure to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible – when he’s not travelling!
As an advocate for the Gold Coast’s future, Antonie is committed to advancing YP Gold Coast’s mission to foster an ambitious, well-connected, and thriving city, where young professionals are empowered to influence the region’s direction.




















































