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Ministers Ryan and Naughton welcome appointment of Kenny Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer of daa
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The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has today welcomed the appointment of Mr. Kenny Jacobs as the new Chief Executive Officer of daa by the company’s Board.
Minister Ryan said:
"I wish to congratulate Kenny Jacobs on being appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the daa. Mr. Jacobs takes over this role at an important and challenging time for the daa, which includes Dublin Airport, Cork Airport, Aer Rianta International and daa International, and I would like to extend my best wishes to him as he takes up his new role."
Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton added:
"As the aviation sector continues its recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Dublin and Cork Airports passenger levels continue to rebound, Mr Kenny’s significant experience, including his focus on customer service and improving the travel experience of passengers, will be hugely beneficial to the Company. I believe his experience and skills will be key in leading daa through the challenges, and also the opportunities, that lie ahead."
The Ministers added:
"We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Dalton Philips for his commitment to the daa during his stewardship of the company, particularly during the unprecedented years of the COVID-19 pandemic which had huge impacts on the aviation sector and on Dublin and Cork Airports. We wish him every success in his new role with Greencore. We would also like to express thanks to Catherine Gubbins, who provided important continuity to the Company in her role as daa’s Interim CEO during the transition period."