Graham Keddie has been appointed as Managing Director of Belfast International Airport.
Mr Keddie joins from Hermes Airports where he was Executive Commercial Manager, responsible for all commercial revenue at Larnaca and Paphos airports in Cyprus.
Mr Keddie has over 25 years’ experience across all sectors of the aviation industry in a variety of senior leadership positions around the world. Previously he was General Manager of Abu Dhabi Airport Services (ADAS) and Abu Dhabi Cargo Company (ADCC), the sole providers of ground services and cargo handling at Abu Dhabi International airport, responsible for over 2,500 staff and over £80 million in revenue. Under his leadership, he established one of the leading ground handling and cargo operations in the MENA region in terms of service delivery, during a period of rapid growth at the airport. Mr Keddie has also served as CEO of Bahrain Airport Services and Chief Commercial Officer of Virgin Nigeria Airways.
From 2001-5 Mr Keddie was Managing Director of Manchester Airport Group’s Regional Airports division, responsible for East Midlands, Bournemouth and Humberside Airports, during which time he oversaw the introduction of GO, BMIBABY, Ryanair, revolutionising international travel from the region.
Mr Keddie replaces John Doran, Managing Director of Belfast International Airport since 2006, who is stepping aside for health reasons.