Edinburgh Airport appoints new chief executive as Gordon Dewar departs after 14 years
The incoming boss replaces Gordon Dewar, who has held the role of chief executive at Edinburgh Airport for 14 years
Edinburgh Airport has appointed its first new chief executive in more than a decade, it has been announced.
Mark Johnston, who is currently chief operating officer at London Gatwick, will replace Gordon Dewar on October 1 after he steps down following 14 years in the role.
The incoming chief executive will be returning to his home city to take up his new job while his successor at London Gatwick will be announced in due course.
Mr Johnston said: “I’m 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.
“It’s also an exciting time to be joining the airport as it embarks on the largest-ever capital investment programme in its history.
“Its continued growth is a testament to the strength of the highly-skilled team in place and whose reputation is recognised across the industry.
“I’m looking forward to working alongside them as we continue to grow, strengthen connectivity and play our part in supporting Scotland and the UK’s economy.”
Mr Johnston, who was previously managing director of Glasgow Airport, paid tribute to Mr Dewar, saying Edinburgh Airport had gone from “strength to strength” under his leadership.
Pierre-Hugues Schmit, chief executive at London Gatwick, said: “Mark has amassed a wealth of technical and management experience in the airports sector over the past two decades.
“Thanks to this, he has played a critical leadership role at London Gatwick, focused on delivering a safe, efficient and smooth-running operation, and successfully implementing key strategic projects such as the rollout of next generation security and a number of aerodrome and airfield performance enhancements.”