Gordon Dewar is stepping down as chief executive of Edinburgh Airport and is expected to leave towards the end of the year.
Mr Dewar has been in the role for 14 years, having spent two years as managing director before leaving to become CEO of Bahrain airport and returning to Edinburgh as CEO in 2012.
In his current post he has overseen passenger numbers grow by 85% from nine million in 2012 to almost 17 million last year.
He steered the airport through the Covid pandemic, where passenger numbers fell to almost zero, and the managed its subsequent recovery.
“It has been the highlight of my career to develop this fabulous business as part of an amazing, talented and committed team,” he said.
“I am immensely proud of our growth record not least because what it means for my home city and for Scotland as a whole.
“Together we delivered better connectivity and market leading results through a business that knows its place at the heart of our community. Importantly, all of this has been driven by values that we jointly hold and are rightly passionate about.
“In my remaining months I look forward to helping find my successor and to continue driving the momentum of this business that has the brightest of futures and limitless opportunities.
“I will also be able to use that time to show my appreciation and thanks to all who have shaped this amazing journey and will continue to do so.”
Stewart Wingate, VINCI Airports managing director for the UK, on behalf of Edinburgh Airport owners VINCI Airports and GIP said: “Gordon is an extremely talented executive and has done a tremendous job at Edinburgh Airport over many years.
He leaves with the thanks and best wishes of the board. His legacy of a strong team, exceptional growth and a clear value driven strategy stands Edinburgh and its airport in good stead for the future.”
VINCI Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have an established partnership at London Gatwick Airport and extended their collaboration to Edinburgh in June 2024. It has recently embarked on its most ambitious capital investment programme.
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