AGS Airports, which owns and operates Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has confirmed that Andy Cliffe will succeed Derek Provan as chief executive.
Cliffe has extensive experience of the aviation industry, having previously spent 19 years with the Manchester Airports Group (MAG), where he served as a member of the group’s executive committee.
During his time with MAG, Cliffe held the position of managing director of East Midlands and Bournemouth airports. He also held senior positions across a variety of functions, including finance, operations, commercial, property development, strategy and corporate development.
Latterly, Cliffe was the chief executive of Midland Expressway, which operates the M6 toll.
He will take up the new position on 1 January, working with the board, chaired by Lena Wilson, who commented: “We are looking forward to welcoming Andy on board in the new year - his track record within aviation speaks for itself, particularly his experience of leading and developing regional airports.
“The board and I will work alongside Andy as we continue our journey of regrowth post-Covid and balancing the undoubted economic and social benefits AGS delivers with our commitment to growing sustainably.“
Cliffe said: “I am relishing the opportunity of joining AGS and leading the group into the next chapter of its development.
“Having worked in the sector for almost 20 years, I fully recognise that the success of airports and the regions they serve is intertwined.
“Not only are they enablers for the success of other industries, they create much needed employment and drive wider prosperity.”
Provan added: “I feel honoured to have had the opportunity to lead this fantastic business and to have worked with the dedicated and committed people who make AGS.
“I now leave the business in a strong position and in the hands of a very experienced and capable chief executive and wish Andy and the business every success in the future.”
Provan, who joined AGS in April 2018, took the decision to step away from his executive role in July, to pursue non-executive opportunities after 25 years in the aviation industry.
AGS was established in 2014 to invest in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports - and is the second largest airport group in the UK.
The group is jointly held by Ferrovial and AGS Ventures Airports, an entity controlled by Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 4.
Don't miss the latest headlines with our twice-daily newsletter - sign up here for free.
