ACI Asia-Pacific has voted CEO of Changi Airport Group (CAG) Lee Seow Hiang as the trade association’s new President on a two-year term, effective immediately.

The announcement, formalised yesterday at ACI Asia-Pacific’s regional assembly in Narita, Japan, makes permanent a temporary appointment after Seow Hiang took over in February to serve the unexpired term of retired President Kerrie Mather.

Seow Hiang commented: “ACI has long been at the forefront in fostering cooperation among its member airports and other partners in world aviation and I am honoured to have the opportunity to serve as the President of ACI Asia-Pacific region.

“I will continue to work closely with Patti and the Regional Board to ensure that ACI remains relevant to the changing needs of our members and contribute towards a safe, secure, efficient and environmentally sustainable air transport system. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our past President, Kerrie Mather for her contributions and her leadership in strengthening ACI Asia-Pacific, and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”

Changi Airport Group Seow Hiang Lee has been appointed the new President of ACI Asia-Pacific with immediate effect.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Welcoming Seow Hiang to the position, Patti Chau, Regional Director of ACI Asia-Pacific added: “He has been an active member of the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board since 2008 and brings with him a wealth of international aviation industry experience and expertise.

“As CEO of one of the most dynamic business and transport hubs connecting the world, Seow Hiang Lee has an excellent knowledge of airport operations, commercial opportunities, regulatory framework, infrastructure and investment requirements globally.

“We look forward to his engaged leadership to steer ACI Asia-Pacific well into the future and advance the interests of the Asia-Pacific airports.”

During the Assembly, ACI Asia-Pacific also elected the following to serve as Officers and Directors of the ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Board with immediate effect:

Officers (for two-year term)

First Vice President:
Emmanuel Menanteau, Kansai Airports, Japan

Second Vice Presidents: 
Kjeld Binger, Airport International Group, Jordan
Fred Lam, Airport Authority Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Secretary Treasurer: 
Sheikh Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni, Oman Airports Management Company, Oman