USA. Vantage Group has named highly respected industry executive Martin Ryan as Chief Commercial Officer at JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the Vantage-led company that manages New York JFK International Airport Terminal 7 and is developing the new Terminal 6.
Ryan will spearhead the company’s commercial strategy, driving revenue growth through airline partnerships, stakeholder engagement and concession development.
He is also tasked with advancing Terminal 6’s long-term commercial growth, boosting connectivity, maximising commercial opportunities and elevating the passenger experience.
His remit spans the full spectrum of commercial operations, including airline agreements, stakeholder and government agency relationships, commercial partnerships, and the development of new revenue opportunities.
Working alongside the leadership team, he will help advance JMP’s strategic priorities and optimise performance across its aeronautical and non-aeronautical businesses.
JFK Millennium Partners CEO Steve Thody said, “Martin brings a strong track record of commercial leadership and a deep understanding of the airport ecosystem.
“His experience across aviation and related sectors will be instrumental as we start to build momentum and prepare for the phased opening of Terminal 6. We look forward to the impact he will have in strengthening our partnerships and delivering long-term value.”
In a social media post, Ryan said: “The vision for T6 is truly inspiring – a terminal that will set a new benchmark for design, quality and the passenger experience at JFK.
“There is a great deal to look forward to as we work together to create a world-class gateway that will be exceptional in both its standards, design and most importantly guest experience.
“I’m excited about the opportunity ahead and look forward to the journey – and to sharing more as this remarkable project continues to take shape.”
Ryan brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience spanning aviation, transport, retail, parking and property development.
Before joining Vantage Group, he served as Chief Commercial Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, where he led the organisation’s commercial strategy and investment initiatives to accelerate growth across its airport portfolio.
He also held senior executive roles at Brisbane Airport Corporation, including Executive General Manager – Commercial, overseeing strategy across property, retail, marketing, parking and transport while leading transformative redevelopment projects and commercial growth initiatives.
He has been a key figure in the transformation of Brisbane Airport’s commercial precincts, and in particular the upgrade of its International Terminal as part of the A$5 billion (US$3.3 billion) ‘Future BNE’ project. ✈
