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The owner of Edinburgh Airport has promoted a group executive to replace long-serving Gordon Dewar in the top job.<\/p>\n
Mark Johnston, currently chief operating officer at London Gatwick will return to his home city to take over as chief executive in Edinburgh from 1 October.<\/p>\n
A well-known figure across the aviation industry, Mr Johnston was previously managing director of Glasgow Airport.<\/p>\n
He succeeds Mr Dewar, who leaves after 14 years. Edinburgh and Gatwick are owned by Vinci Airports and GIP.<\/p>\n
Vinci UK managing director Stewart Wingate said: \u201cWe are pleased to confirm Mark as the new chief executive of Edinburgh Airport and to see him continue within the Vinci Airports and GIP network.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has led operations at London Gatwick with distinction and brings a wealth of aviation experience to Scotland\u2019s busiest airport.<\/p>\n
\u201cCombined with the strength of the team in Edinburgh, he is well placed to build on the airport\u2019s remarkable momentum and deliver the next phase of its growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also pay tribute to Gordon Dewar for his leadership and the tremendous success achieved during his tenure. We wish him every success for the future and look forward to welcoming him back as a passenger.<\/p>\n
Mr Johnston said: \u201cIt\u2019s been a privilege to lead the operations teams at London Gatwick for two and a half years and deliver a world-class service to our passengers and airlines in a very challenging market.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have continued to innovate to further optimise what is already the world\u2019s most efficient single-runway airport, enhancing operational performance and resilience.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m incredibly proud to be appointed chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, an airport that means a great deal to me as someone born and raised in this fantastic city. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s also an exciting time to be joining the airport as it embarks on the largest ever capital investment programme in its history. <\/p>\n
\u201cIts continued growth is a testament to the strength of the highly skilled team in place, and whose reputation is recognised across the industry. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to working alongside them as we continue to grow, strengthen connectivity and play our part in supporting Scotland and the UK\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also want to pay tribute to Gordon Dewar, who leaves behind an exceptionally strong business and an airport that has gone from strength to strength under his leadership. He is someone I have always respected and admired and it\u2019s a real privilege to be returning to my home city to build on that success at Scotland\u2019s busiest airport.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Dewar said: \u201cIt\u2019s a bitter-sweet moment because it brings my own time at Edinburgh Airport closer to an end, but I\u2019m absolutely delighted to see someone of Mark\u2019s calibre appointed as my successor.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve known Mark for many years and he brings a wealth of aviation experience, strong leadership credentials and a deep understanding of Scotland\u2019s aviation market. Just as importantly, he knows Edinburgh, understands the role this airport plays in the city\u2019s success and recognises its international appeal.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have no doubt the airport will continue to thrive under his leadership, and I look forward to watching its future success from afar and contribute regularly to its passenger numbers as a customer.\u201d<\/p>\n
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