London City Airport has appointed Andy Cliffe as Chief Executive Officer, taking the reins from Alison FitzGerald, who is stepping down.
Cliffe has held previous leadership roles at Manchester Airports Group and as Group CEO of AGS Airports, where he led infrastructural and commercial developments. He is also a Non Executive Director on London City Airport’s board.
“London City has a unique market position and an exceptional opportunity ahead of it,” said Cliffe. “LCY consistently sets the gold standard for customer service among London’s airports and is the closest airport for more than half of all Londoners. I look forward to working with the talented LCY team and our partners to build on the strong foundations created by Alison, to deliver sustainable growth, enhance our airline offering and ensure the airport continues to play a vital role for London and the UK economy.”
Cliffe takes up the role as the airport prepares to expand its capacity from 6.5 million passengers a year to 9 million, while also seeking regulatory approval for A320neo operations.
“It has been an honour to lead this fantastic airport and to work alongside such an incredible team,” said FitzGerald. “I am proud of our achievements and the progress we have made in strengthening the airport’s operations, customer experience and future growth potential. I am grateful for the support shown to the airport by our airline and industry partners throughout my time at LCY, and I look forward to seeing the airport continue to thrive in the years ahead.”
Photo: London City Airport
