Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Airport

The Role

• 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, benchmarkinbenchmarking 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).

Requirements

• MBA or Master’s in Infrastructure Finance, Operations, or Strategic Management preferred. • Minimum 20 years working experience, 15 years in a relevant management/leadership position, 5 years GCC experience is a plus. • In-depth understanding of airport economics, regulatory frameworks, and international aviation standards. • Strong financial acumen in capital planning, cost recovery, and tariff modeling. • Proficiency in advanced airport systems (e.g., SAP, AODB, FIDS, BHS) and data-driven decision-making. • Deep understanding of Aviation laws, safety (ICAO, FAA, IATA) and security (TSA, ECAC) regulations. • ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role (this point to be available for all roles that have SAP access).

About the company
Poseidon Human Capital is an International Human Resource Solutions provider, with Regional offices across Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America and South America. Poseidon Human Capitals success is attributed to the companys ability to manage large scale manpower projects through integrated coordination with the stakeholder. We have licensed regional and local offices which provide operational hubs allowing navigation of often difficult and varied administrative requirements which can differ between territories. Poseidon Human Capital offers support services for domestic and overseas projects. These services can either be contracted, stand alone, or be part of a complete package, providing greater flexibility and scalability, process improvements and lower operating costs. Our range of services provides operational support for critical activities.