INTERNATIONAL. Airports Council International (ACI) World has named Martín Eurnekian as the new Chair of its Governing Board.
Eurnekian is CEO of Corporación América Airports and President of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000. He has just completed a term as President of ACI Latin America-Caribbean, which began on 1 January 2018.
Eurnekian succeeds Bongani Maseko, former CEO and Executive Director of Airports Company South Africa. Maseko served as chair from 1 January.
ACI World Director General Angela Gittens commented: “I would like to thank Bongani Maseko for his tremendous service to ACI and welcome Martín Eurnekian as ACI World’s new Chair.
“Martín is a prominent and successful figure in the industry, an active member of ACI Latin America-Caribbean for more than a decade and President since 2016, so brings enormous experience to his role as Chair.”
ACI World said Eurnekian has more than 17 years’ experience in managing “diverse businesses” in seven different countries, primarily in Latin America as well as in Europe.
Martin Eurnekian said: “I am honoured to be named as Chair of the ACI World Governing Board.
“It is a critical time for the aviation industry, and especially airports, as we come together to meet the growing global demand for air services and deliver the social and economic benefits this growth will bring to the communities we serve.
“I look forward to working with the Board, our members, partners, and stakeholders to continue to advocate for the interests of airports around the world as we pursue sustainable growth over the long term.”
