Bristol Airport has announced the appointment of Charley Maher as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dave Lees, who will step down at the end of the year. Maher, currently Group CEO of South Staffordshire Group, brings extensive experience from the travel, financial services, and utilities sectors, having previously held senior roles at NatWest and Wessex Water/YTL Group.
The airport's Chairman, Jason Holt, expressed confidence in Maher's ability to drive long-term infrastructure investment and balance commercial performance with environmental and social responsibilities. "Charley brings extensive experience of delivering long-term infrastructure investment, successful customer delivery, and the balancing of commercial performance with environmental and social responsibilities," Holt stated.
Under Lees' leadership, Bristol Airport saw significant growth, including an increase in passenger numbers and the completion of major projects like the Public Transport Interchange. The airport's 2040 Masterplan aims to further increase passenger capacity to 15 million annually, enhancing global connectivity for the South West region.
Maher, who will join the airport in the coming months, expressed her enthusiasm for the role. "I am genuinely excited to be joining Bristol Airport at such an important and ambitious stage in its journey," she said. "The Airport plays an important part in connecting people, supporting businesses and helping our communities thrive."
Bristol Airport, the third largest regional airport in England, serves as a crucial gateway for the Southwest of England and South Wales, with over 10.8 million passengers annually. It is currently undergoing a £400m upgrade, including a £60m Public Transport Interchange, and is committed to achieving net zero operations by 2030.
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