Chris Woodroofe has been appointed the new managing director of Manchester airport amid ongoing flight delays and disruption.
He begins his new role on June 15 and will be supported by Ian Costigan, who will continue to oversee the airport’s operational functions, having been interim managing director since Karen Smart stepped down in April.
Woodroofe was previously responsible for operational performance and driving growth at Chevron Traffic Management, before which he spent four years as chief operating officer of Gatwick.
He earlier held a number of senior roles at the London airport, including in customer service, security and engineering.
Woodroofe said: “I’m delighted to be joining Manchester airport as its new managing director, and look forward to working with the team to lead its recovery and drive the airport forward as the north’s global gateway.
“With the airport’s new Terminal 2 facilities and huge opportunities to attract new routes that enhance the north’s international connectivity, this really is an exciting time to be joining Manchester airport.”
Ken O’Toole, deputy chief executive for parent company MAG, said: “It is great to have someone with Chris’s aviation experience joining us.
“We want customer service to be at the heart of everything we do, and with Chris leading the recovery we’ve got the right team in place to deliver on that commitment.”