Airport CEO Rod Parry to finish role at the end of July

After seven successful years transforming Hobart Airport, Chief Executive Officer Rod Parry has announced he will finish in the role at the end of July.
Mr Parry has overseen Tasmania’s major airport through significant change and growth, with an additional 500,000 passengers now travelling through the airport each year. This has been supported by capital expenditure of over $60 million on projects including a new arrivals area in the terminal, resurfacing of the runway, and significantly expanded retail, car rental and parking facilities.
Mr Parry said commencement of the 500m extension of the airport’s runway to allow direct flights to Asia and improved access to the Antarctic is a key achievement and one which has the potential to change the future of Hobart Airport and open up new opportunities for Tasmania.
“I am proud of the achievements of the Hobart Airport team over the past seven years. The next 12 months will see the completion of the runway extension project and the commencement of the second phase of the terminal redevelopment, with a further $60 million investment planned,” Mr Parry said.
Mr Parry said given the achievements during his seven years at the airport and the projected completion of the runway extension in March 2018, it was an appropriate time for someone else to lead in the next stage of the airport’s growth.
Hobart Airport Chairman Hugh Fitzsimons said: Rod has overseen a 30 percent growth in passenger numbers together with significant improvements to the customer experience. He has also delivered a strong growth platform, as indicated by the recent announcement of international freight flights later this year with the Hobart to Ningbo service.
“The Board respects Rod’s choice that it is time to hand over to a new CEO after seven years of service and we appreciate Rod’s ongoing commitment to Hobart Airport during this five month transition period while an international search process is undertaken,” Mr Fitzsimons said.
Hobart Airport Chairman Hugh Fitzsimons