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US. Airport restaurateur OTG Management has named industry veteran John Boatright Director of Corporate Real Estate.
In this new position, Boatright will be involved in the design, construction, and development of OTG locations.
“We are thrilled to be welcoming John aboard,” said OTG CEO Rick Blatstein. “His proven leadership experience, and deep knowledge of the industry will be a tremendous asset.”
Boatright began his career with Delta Air Lines in 1972 as a Cargo Service Agent. He spent 31 years with the airline in various positions of leadership, including Director-International Atlantic, Director-Facilities, and Director-Airport and Corporate Affairs.
“I look forward to leveraging my 40 years in the industry to advance the vision of OTG and help support our business partners meet their objectives,” said Boatright.
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OTG Management’s new Director of Corporate Real Estate John Boatright |
Career history
In 1996, Boatright became Delta’s Vice President-Properties and Facilities where he was responsible for Delta facilities worldwide, including airport leasing, design and construction. Then, in 2001, Boatright was appointed Vice President-Corporate Real Estate and Sourcing Strategy, a position he served before retiring from Delta in 2003 to become President of Boatright Aviation Consultants, Inc.
As President of Boatright Aviation Consultants, Boatright was Project Officer for the Hartsfield Jackson Development Program, a US$6.2 billion capital improvement program for the City of Atlanta. In 2006, Boatright became President and CEO of Americorp Holdings, Inc., before returning to Delta in his previously held post of Vice President-Corporate Real Estate in May 2007.
Boatright graduated from Georgia Southern University and received his MBA from Mercer University. He is also a graduate of Columbia University’s Executive International Management Program.
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