SINGAPORE. Changi Airports International (CAI) has named Eugene Gan (left) as Chief Executive Officer effective from 1 July. He will succeed Lim Liang Song, who has headed the business since 2011, and who will be moving on to pursue personal interests.
CAI, owned by Changi Airport Group, is a leading investor, consultant and manager in the global aviation market.
Gan is currently Managing Director, Asset Management at CAI, responsible for the business and operating performance of the airports in CAI’s investment portfolio. Since joining in 2001, he has held various leadership positions in the investments and consultancy businesses. He also serves as Director on the boards of airport companies in Brazil, China, India and Russia.
CAI Chairman Kee Teck Koon said: “Eugene has close to 20 years of experience in CAI. He is well acquainted with the global aviation industry, and has been deeply involved in charting the company’s strategic direction. We welcome Eugene to his new position as the CEO of CAI. We are confident that the company will continue to expand its footprint and create sustainable airport businesses around the world under his leadership.”
Kee also expressed his appreciation to the outgoing CEO: “Thanks to Liang Song’s leadership, CAI’s airport investment, asset management and consultancy portfolios have grown significantly. The company has managed projects in more than 60 airports in over 20 countries, including Brazil, China, India, Japan, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines. Our partner airports are internationally recognised by renowned organisations such as Skytrax, Airports Council International and OAG. Liang Song has also built a pool of exceptional airport professionals. We are grateful for his dedication, contributions and achievements for the company.”
Gan said: “I thank Liang Song for his invaluable contribution to CAI. I have benefited from his experience and leadership. He has put in place a strong team of airport experts whom I will be working with in the next phase of CAI’s growth. I look forward to continue expanding our international presence, and uplift the standards of airports around the world.”
Some of CAI’s partnerships and investments in recent years include Rio de Janeiro Tom Jobim International Airport, four airports in Russia, Fukuoka Airport in Japan and Clark International Airport in the Philippines.
