A former boss at London Gatwick Airport boss has become the new managing director of Manchester Airport.
Chris Woodroofe, who was previously chief operating officer at Gatwick from 2016 to 2020, joins from Chevron Traffic Management.
Mr Woodroofe will start in 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 April.
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Mr Costigan took on that role after Karen Smart stood down as managing director in the wake of intense criticism over delays at the airport.
Mr 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.
"Having taken my first ever flight from Manchester Airport as a child, I am looking forward to relocating back to the region and can’t wait to get started."
Manchester Airport Group's deputy chief executive Ken O’Toole added: "It is great to have someone with Chris’s aviation experience joining us as MD of Manchester Airport.
"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."
