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Airport Development Group (ADG) CEO Tony Edmondstone is set to take over the top job at Sunshine Coast Airport.
Edmondstone, who announced he was leaving ADG last month, will replace outgoing Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills from next year. As CEO of ADG, Edmondstone oversaw three Northern Territory airports at Darwin, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
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“Sunshine Coast Airport is a fabulous community asset which plays a critical, and ever expanding, role in supporting one of Australia’s fastest growing regions,” he said.
“Servicing a population catchment of one million, Sunshine Coast Airport plays an important role in enabling tourism, business and economic growth across the region. The Airport has a strong vision, an experienced team and a number of transformational projects underway.
“I am looking forward to working with the Board, Executive Team and employees to build on the strong foundations already in place and help deliver the next phase of growth for the Airport and the Sunshine Coast.”
According to Sunshine Coast Airport chair David Ryan, Edmondstone has “extensive executive leadership experience across infrastructure, aviation, commercial operations and large-scale transformation”.
“Tony is a highly accomplished executive with significant experience leading complex organisations, delivering major infrastructure projects and driving strategic growth,” he said.
“The Airport is entering an exciting period with the $170 million terminal redevelopment progressing, the Gateway Precinct property development moving forward and strong opportunities for continued aviation growth.
“Tony’s appointment reflects the Board’s focus on securing a leader with the experience to guide both the Airport’s ongoing aviation growth and the delivery of its significant commercial and precinct development opportunities.”
Ryan also thanked Mills for his “significant contribution” to the airport ahead of his planned departure in November.
“Chris leaves the Airport in a strong position, having led a period of substantial growth, strengthened the organisation’s culture and progressed a number of critical strategic projects,” said Ryan.
“On behalf of the Board, I thank Chris for his leadership and contribution and wish him every success for the future.”
The CEO transition comes as Sunshine Coast Airport – which expects 1.8 million passengers this year and 2.4 million by 2030 – is planning to double the size of its terminal footprint from 6,100m² to 11,750m², adding two new departure gates in the process.
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