A worldwide search is underway to discover a new CEO for Australia’s gateway airport after Geoff Culbert revealed he might be stepping down.
After virtually six years within the high job, Mr Culbert has introduced 2023 might be his ultimate 12 months as CEO of Sydney Airport.
Mr Culbert stepped into the highest job in January 2018 and plans to proceed within the function till the tip of the 12 months to make sure a easy transition.
During his tenure, Mr Culbert steered the airport throughout a “unique period of challenge” through the Covid-19 pandemic.
He restructured and operated Sydney Airport through the pandemic, whereas managing and championing it by way of one of many largest privatisations of a public firm in Australia.
Mr Culbert additionally led the business by way of the robust restoration in exercise and passenger numbers on the airport on the finish of the pandemic restrictions.
The CEO stated he felt the tip of 2023 was the suitable time to step down, now Sydney Airport has virtually returned to full working capability following the grounding in 2020.
“It’s been a privilege to have led Australia’s premier domestic and international airport since 2018, and to work with such a wonderful team through a unique and challenging period in the airport’s history,” Mr Culbert stated.
He stated the tip of 2023 would be the proper time handy the job over to a brand new CEO, who will “lead the airport through the next phase”.
“Sydney Airport has been part of the social and economic fabric of Sydney and NSW for more than 100 years and I’m confident it will continue to play a crucial role for the next hundred,” he stated.
Sydney Airport chair David Gonski paid tribute to Mr Culbert’s management through the disruptive interval.
He stated the corporate was “enormously appreciative” of Mr Culbert’s “skilled leadership”.
“This includes managing the airport through the pandemic when traffic was devastated by border closures, the recent rapid recovery and dealing with the largest take-private transaction in Australian corporate history,” Mr Gonski stated.
“As a leader, Geoff also built an outstanding team and culture that will endure long after he departs. We are pleased that Geoff will be staying on until the end of the year to give us the opportunity to conduct a global search and facilitate a smooth transition to a new CEO.”
Mr Culbert joined Sydney Airport as a chief govt in 2018, following an virtually 15-year profession in senior roles at General Electric.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
