Jon Horne have been appointed to the role of chief executive at Cardiff Airport following its acquisition last week by the Welsh government.
Announcing the appointment, Lord Rowe-Beddoe, chairman, Cardiff Airport, said: “His wide experience of the airport industry and his specific experience of running Cardiff Airport during a really successful period could be vital within the task of turning round the fortunes of Wales’ national airport by developing more airline services and destinations for the folk of Wales.”
Horne, renowned within the aviation industry and Welsh business community, was managing director at Cardiff Airport from 2001 to 2007 and has previously held senior positions at London City Airport and Sheffield City Airport.
He returns to Cardiff Airport from being a partner in Airport Investment and Enterprise.
In his new role, Horne will lead the Airport team in managing the business and may oversee the construction and delivery of the airport’s marketing strategy.
Commenting on his appointment, Horne said: “I am delighted at being given the chance to take charge of Cardiff Airport once more at this very exciting time and that i will do everything I possibly can to deliver an airport of which the folks of Wales can again be rightfully proud.
“I recognise the duty might not be a simple one, nor will it happen overnight, but i can’t spare any effort in addressing the challenges ahead.
“Some plans are already in place and others would be developed over the approaching weeks and months, but we will even be taking note of what people want from their airport, what businesses want and understanding how this may be most successfully delivered.
“The potential clearly still exists for Cardiff Airport to play a number one role at some point economic success of Wales and likewise to deliver the air services and destinations that allows you to attract back those passengers who currently must fly from airports outside Wales.”
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