UK. Heathrow Airport CEO John Holland-Kaye is to step down from his role after an outstanding nine-year tenure.
Having been informed of the decision the Heathrow Board thanked Holland-Kaye for his exceptional leadership since 2014, “building a strong management team, developing a consumer-focused culture, improving cost efficiency and putting Heathrow at the forefront of global aviation’s decarbonisation”.
The board cited three of the most significant successes of Holland-Kaye’s tenure as the development of the plan for Heathrow expansion that secured overwhelming Parliamentary approval; successfully navigating the business through the COVID-19 crisis and the recovery in demand; and his leadership in putting aviation firmly on course for net zero by 2050.
The Chair of Heathrow Airport Lord Deighton said: “John has been an extraordinary leader of Heathrow. During the past nine years, he has worked tirelessly and collaboratively with shareholders, Ministers, airlines and other stakeholders to ensure the country can be proud of its ‘front door’.
“The Board would like to put on record our gratitude to John for his dedication and commitment to Heathrow throughout his tenure as CEO.”
A selection process for Holland Kaye’s replacement is underway. In order to ensure a smooth handover, he will remain as CEO until his successor starts. ✈
