Australia’s third busiest airport is in the midst of the largest redevelopment in its history. Chris Frame spoke to its chief executive for Aviation News.
Brisbane Airport is on the cusp of a rebirth, with more than A$2.5bn (US$1.8bn) having been spent on infrastructure over the past eight years. Works at the airport include a new runway and associated taxiways, lighting and road works. In addition, upgrades to the International Terminal have transformed the customer experience.
Gert-Jan de Graaff is the chief executive officer of Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC). Starting the role in June 2018, he returns to the Australian hub after a six-year hiatus which saw him bidding for an airport in Brazil as well as leading the operations at one of America’s busiest terminals.
He spoke to Aviation News in September about the redevelopment and what it will deliver for the travelling public.
Q: Having recently taken up the position of CEO at Brisbane Airport, can you share with our readers your background, and what attracted you to re-join BAC?
A: I started my career in airport management in 1995 at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. I was there for about nine years before moving to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Sweden, in 2005.
