AGS Airports, owner of Aberdeen International, Glasgow and Southampton airports, has announced the appointment of Derek Provan as AGS’s Chief Executive Officer, as well as Glasgow Airport’s Managing Director.

He will succeed Amanda McMillan in both roles in April 2018, confirms AGS.

Provan is currently Interim Chief Operating Officer at London Heathrow Airport. Prior to this role, he spent three years as Managing Director of Aberdeen International Airport.

Glasgow-born Provan has over 20 years of experience in aviation, having started his career back in 1998 at Glasgow Airport, where he held a series of senior roles, including Airfield Operations Manager, Head of Security and Terminal Operations and Customer Services Director.

In the new dual role, he will work closely with the Board to further build on the success of the group, which carried over 15m passengers in 2017, says AGS.

‘EXTENSIVE’ EXPERIENCE

Commenting on the appointment, AGS Chairman Sir Peter Mason, stated: “Given Derek’s extensive experience and knowledge, not just of the AGS group of airports but the aviation industry as a whole, he was the natural choice of the Board.

“It is great to have someone of Derek’s pedigree joining the group and I am looking forward to working with him as we ensure our airports continue to deliver for the communities they serve.”

Adding to his comments, Provan said: “Very few people are afforded the opportunity to lead the airport at which they started their career. Glasgow has enjoyed remarkable success in recent years and starts 2018 having recorded its busiest year on record.

“I’m excited at the prospect of returning home to build on everything that has been achieved to date.

“As Chief Executive Officer, I will be supporting the local management teams at both Aberdeen International and Southampton airports as we work to cement AGS’s position as one of the UK’s largest and most successful airport groups.”