The boss of Heathrow is to stand down following the opening of the new Terminal 2 this summer.
Colin Matthews will be leaving as chief executive after six years running the London hub.
He said: “It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of Heathrow for the last six years. With a strong leadership team, the company continues to raise standards of passenger service, improve efficiency and reduce costs.
“The opening of Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal in June this year is a further important step in the transformation of Heathrow and long-term prospects are bright following the decision of the Airports Commission to shortlist our proposal for a new runway.
“So once Terminal 2 has opened later this year, I have decided the time is right to pass on the baton.”
Heathrow chairman Sir Nigel Rudd said that a search for a successor had started with the aim of having a new chief executive in place later this year and after Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal has opened.
“Colin has done a fantastic job of improving Heathrow for passengers and will remain as chief executive until his successor is in place to ensure a smooth transition.”