MAG has named Chris Woodroofe as the new Managing Director of Manchester Airport.
Woodroofe was previously Chief Operating Officer at London Gatwick Airport from 2016 to 2020, where he oversaw a major programme of operational improvements.
Prior to that, Chris held a number of senior roles at Gatwick, including in customer service, security and engineering.
He joins from Chevron Traffic Management, where he had overall responsibility for operational performance and driving growth.
Chris, who is originally from Widnes, in the North West, will start in his new role on 15 June and will be supported by Ian Costigan who will continue to oversee the airport’s operational functions, having been interim Managing Director since April.
Chris Woodroofe said:” I’m delighted to be joining Manchester Airport and look forward to working with the team to lead its recovery.”
“With the airport’s new Terminal 2 facilities, this really is an exciting time to be joining Manchester Airport.”
