Gordon Dewar has announced that he will step down as CEO of Edinburgh Airport — part of France’s Vinci Airports network — after 14 years.
It is expected that he will leave his role towards the end of 2026 following a search for his successor.
In April, 2024, New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) agreed to sell a 50.01% stake in Edinburgh Airport to France’s Vinci Airports for £1.27 billion.
The remaining 49.99% interest in Edinburgh Airport continues to be managed by GIP, which agreed in January, 2024, to be bought by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, in a deal worth $12.5 billion.
Dewar said: “It has been the highlight of my career to develop this fabulous business as part of an amazing, talented and committed team.
“I am immensely proud of our growth record not least because what it means for my home city and for Scotland as a whole. Together we delivered better connectivity and market leading results through a business that knows its place at the heart of our community. Importantly, all of this has been driven by values that we jointly hold and are rightly passionate about.
“In my remaining months I look forward to helping find my successor and to continue driving the momentum of this business that has the brightest of futures and limitless opportunities. I will also be able to use that time to show my appreciation and thanks to all who have shaped this amazing journey and will continue to do so.”
Vinci said that Dewar’s second tenure as CEO at Edinburgh Airport saw passenger numbers grow dramatically by 85% from 9 million in 2012 to almost 17 million in 2025.
He steered the airport through the COVID pandemic, where passenger numbers fell to almost zero, and its subsequent recovery.
Stewart Wingate, Vinci Airports Managing Director for the UK, on behalf of Edinburgh Airport owners Vinci Airports and GIP said: “Gordon is an extremely talented executive and has done a tremendous job at Edinburgh Airport over many years.
“He leaves with the thanks and best wishes of the Board. His legacy of a strong team, exceptional growth and a clear value driven strategy stands Edinburgh and its airport in good stead for the future.”