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UK. Manchester Airport Group has announced the appointments of Ken O’Toole as Managing Director of Manchester Airport and Andrew Cowan as Chief Strategy Officer.
O’Toole was previously Manchester Airport Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, a role he held since 2012.
Cowan previously oversaw operations at Manchester Airport as part of his role as M.A.G’s Chief Operating Officer. He now takes responsibility for leading strategic initiatives designed to support the long-term growth and development of the group. Both appointments will be effective immediately.
Manchester Airports Group Chief Executive Charlie Cornish said: “M.A.G has made remarkable progress over the past four years, and is now a fast-growing airport services group with enormously strong prospects. Both Ken and Andrew have played key roles in that transformation process.
“Thanks to Andrew’s leadership, Manchester Airport is enjoying a period of sustained growth and Ken will ensure that we maintain a sharp focus on providing passengers and airlines with the level of service that is rightly expected of us, while at the same time expanding the range of routes available from the airport.
“These appointments will enable the airport to continue to flourish and help drive economic growth across the North, and support the development of the group as a leading airport services company.”
Ken O’Toole said: “I’m delighted to be taking on the role Managing Director at Manchester Airport at such an exciting time. Over the last few years we’ve seen phenomenal growth, and I look forward to taking the airport back above its record peak.
“As the region’s global gateway, we can support the needs of the 22 million people that live within two hours of the airport and I’m looking forward to delivering further improvements to the services we offer, both in terms of the quality of our facilities and the range of destinations available from the region.”
Andrew Cowan added: “It’s a hugely exciting time in the airport sector and I’m delighted to be taking on this new role. As M.A.G continues to grow, it will become increasingly important that we capitalise on our position as a major airports group. We’ve already made big strides in this regard but there is still enormous potential for us to develop and grow the group, generating further value across all our activities.”
