Manchester Airports Group has appointed new managing directors for Stansted and East Midlands airports.
Gareth Powell takes up the helm at Stansted (pictured), replacing Steve Griffiths who will take up the equivalent role at East Midlands following the departure of Clare James.
Powell joins Stansted having spent 19 years at Transport for London (TfL), most recently as deputy commissioner and chief customer and strategy officer, which saw him lead TfL’s recovery from the Covid pandemic.
At East Midlands, Griffiths will be tasked with “taking forward the next phase of the cargo strategy for the airport”.
He will also have group-wide responsibility for delivering MAG’s operational transformation programme.
Discussing Powell’s appointment, MAG chief executive Charlie Cornish said: “I am delighted to be welcoming Gareth to the business.
“His considerable operational, commercial and strategic experience will make him a great addition to our executive team and help us realise our ambitions for Stansted.
“I would also like to thank Steve for his achievements during his time at Stansted. He will take this experience and acumen to East Midlands, as we look to maximise the role it plays in supporting UK global trade.”
Powell said it was an “exciting time” to be joining group as it continues its “solid recovery”.