Chief Executive Officer - Airport

Job purpose:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Airports provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the airport's full lifecycle—from operations, development, to independent operations and revenue growth—ensuring alignment with international aviation standards, regional regulatory requirements, and best-in-class passenger experience. The CEO will be responsible for financial oversight, tariff management (UDF), capital charge allocation, OPEX optimization, and commercial success.

Responsibilities:

• Provide visionary leadership across airport development, master planning, and long-term infrastructure expansion in alignment with international and regional benchmarks.
• Oversee facility management and all core airport operations including passenger check-in, ticketing, baggage handling, retail operations, passenger lounges, ground handling and ground operations services.
• Engage with civil aviation authorities, regulatory bodies, and public stakeholders to ensure compliance and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead the development of aeronautical tariffs (e.g., UDF, capital charges) and manage cost recovery models and transparent financial reporting.
• Develop capital investment plans and coordinate funding with investors, lenders, and public agencies to ensure financial viability and risk mitigation for airport expansion plan,
• Ensure efficient, safe, and compliant airport operations through the deployment of advanced systems (e.g., AODB, FIDS, BHS) and rigorous performance monitoring.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service standards, benchmarking OPEX against global KPIs and industry best practices.
• Maximize non-aeronautical revenue streams through commercial partnerships in real estate, retail, parking, and concessions. (clarify),restaurants, hotels
• Drive ESG and sustainability reporting in line with global standards, ensuring compliance, transparency, and alignment with business strategy.
• Champion customer-centric innovations to elevate the passenger journey and enhance commercial outcomes.
• Build and lead a high-performing executive team, foster strategic partnerships, and represent the organization at regional forums, conferences, and investor engagements.
• Build and maintain regular communication and provide updates to the Board of Directors, and GCEO to ensure good governance and transparency
• Develop and maintain a customer-centric culture, ensuring passenger satisfaction and positive community relationship
• Develop crisis management, emergency response and business continuity planning
• Negotiate contracts with airlines, concessionaires, and service providers
• Identify and develop required capital improvement projects (expansion, renovations, technology upgrades)