Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) has today (7 January) announced the appointment of Andrew Brodie as Chief Executive Officer, effective March. 

Frank Monello, Sunshine Coast Airport General Manager Operations and Assets, will assume the role of Acting CEO in the interim.

Brodie, who has worked in Senior Executive positions for Brisbane Airport Corporation over the past eight years, most recently as General Manager, Airline and Retail Management, will succeed long-standing CEO Peter Pallot, who retired on 31 December 2018.

During Brodie’s time at Brisbane Airport, it has expanded international and domestic routes and passenger numbers into Brisbane.

STRONG INFLUENCE

In the 2017-18 financial year, international passengers grew by 5.2 per cent to more than 5.9m, while domestically the airport achieved its highest growth in five years, with an additional 263,000 passengers. This took volumes to more than 17.5m, a 1.5% increase on the previous year.

Brodie has also been involved in the major expansion of Brisbane International Airport over the past decade. This has included a significant upgrading of the terminal and precinct facilities and construction of a new runway which is scheduled for completion in 2020 and expected to double the airport’s capacity.

Chair of Sunshine Coast Airport, Dennis Chant said: “The Board of Sunshine Coast Airport is confident that Andrew has the skillset, experience and energy required to lead Sunshine Coast Airport to the next level and to capitalise on the significant investment that is currently being made in upgrading its infrastructure.

“Andrew brings with him many years of experience in the aviation, infrastructure, property and tourism sectors, as well as extensive experience working with local, state and federal authorities.

He added: “During his time at Brisbane International Airport, Andrew has been involved with one of the most comprehensive and pace-setting transformations of an airport in Australia.

“We believe this experience will be invaluable as we undertake a similar transformation and expansion of Sunshine Coast Airport, including the commissioning of a new runway that will massively increase the potential of the airport.”

CAREER BACKGROUND

Prior to working Brisbane Airport, Brodie was employed at sector-leading companies including GPT Group, AMP Limited and Lend Lease. He holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Queensland and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Outside of work, he is a board member at Brothers Rugby Union Club and St Joseph’s Nudgee College. Chant commented: “Andrew and his family have been regular visitors to the Sunshine Coast for many years and through his extensive industry relationships he will hit the ground running as a strong advocate for increasing activity at the airport to help underpin the strong economic growth projected for the Sunshine Coast region.

“I would again like to pay tribute to the contribution Peter Pallot has made to the growth of Sunshine Coast Airport over the last 12 years and wish him and his family all the best in his retirement.”