The Saint John Airport Board of Directors announcing the appointment of David Allen as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately, following the departure of Bernie LeBlanc after 4 and a half years.
Allen has more than 35 years of experience in the airline industry across a variety of functions including as a pilot, flying instructor, operations director, aircraft engineer, sales and marketing executive and aviation business consultant.
His experience includes helping to revitalize the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Airport Authority Chair Norm McFarlane says Allen’s top priority will be to manage and market the Airport in a way that helps it to grow.
Also leaving the Airport is Communications Director Colleen Mitchell.