Edinburgh Airport boss quits for Bahrain role
20.05.10
Gordon Dewar has handed in his notice as managing director of Edinburgh Airport after securing the job of chief executive of Bahrain Airport. Airport owner BAA said it had ‘launched a search process’ to appoint his successor.
Mr Dewar, from Edinburgh, moved to the airport almost two years ago from rival Glasgow. The 42-year-old has overseen significant investment and expansion at the airport, with a new £40m departure lounge and security facility opening this summer. He is yet to announce a leaving date, although reports from Bahrain say he will take up his new role in July.
He said: ‘It has been a privilege to work at the airport of my home city and to see it prosper and develop. While I am sad to be leaving a great team and a great city, I'm excited about my new role and am sure that Edinburgh Airport will enjoy continued success.’
BAA chief executive Colin Matthews said: ‘Gordon has made a substantial contribution to Edinburgh Airport, and will be leaving a healthy airport that is performing well in difficult circumstances. We will be looking to appoint somebody with the drive and ambition to build on the positive momentum created in recent months and wish Gordon well as he takes up his new role.’
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