Chief Executive Officer Massachusetts Port Authority | Boston, Massachusetts The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport or the Authority), one of the nation’s most multifaceted port authorities and a prime engine of economic vitality for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New England, seeks a seasoned and strategic new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Created by the Massachusetts legislature in 1956 as an independent public authority, Massport operates three significant business lines – Aviation, Maritime, and Real Estate – and stewards $3.4 billion in assets that safely, securely, and efficiently connect the Commonwealth and New England to the world beyond and enhance the quality of life for residents in the region. The next Massport CEO will have a rare opportunity to help shape the future of one of the country's most diversified, dynamic, and climate-conscious economies. Commerce and community in New England rely on the movement of people and goods, and Massport is the primary facilitator of that movement. The CEO will be at the influential center of ongoing activities that build a more equitable and sustainable economy that works for all in the region, while enhancing the Authority’s already remarkable record of success and positioning it for continued achievement in a rapidly changing world. Massport responded with agility to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and has since rebounded impressively - airlines and cruise ships have restored operations and passengers have returned to the skies and the seas at near pre-pandemic levels. Not only was Massport able to adapt and pivot as challenges arose, but the Authority also successfully accelerated planned capital projects and recently completed $2.4 billion in essential infrastructure improvements at Logan Airport and the Port of Boston. The Authority also recently adopted its NetZero 2031 initiative, which commits Massport to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by its 75th anniversary, mitigating the impact of the deepening climate crisis on its critical infrastructure and operations and neighboring cities and towns. Also essential to the future success of Massport and its surrounding communities will be the careful conception of infrastructure and operational adaptations that will accommodate steadily rising passenger demand at Logan Airport. Massport’s aviation enterprise includes Boston Logan International Airport, the largest airport in New England; L.G. Hanscom Field, the largest general aviation airport in New England and the second busiest airport after Logan; and Worcester Regional Airport. The Authority’s maritime portfolio consists of Conley Container Terminal, the only full-service container terminal in New England; Flynn Cruiseport Terminal; Boston Autoport; and a substantial portfolio of maritime industrial properties for seafood processing operations. Massport’s substantial commercial and residential real estate footprint in East Boston, Charlestown, and the Seaport District in South Boston – now one of the country’s most desirable real estate markets – provides essential revenue to support its maritime operations and advances its community and economic development mission. These assets closely abut and sit within many urban and suburban neighborhoods, and Massport is committed to being a model for how airports, seaports, and their adjacent communities can exist in an ecosystem that benefits residents, the economy, and the environment.Massport is governed by a seven-member appointed board of directors and supported by a 17-member executive staff. Five members of the board are appointed by the Governor, one is appointed by the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee, and the Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation serves as an ex officio member. The Authority employs 1,200 people, and the partners using Boston Logan International Airport employ an additional 19,100 staff. Massport’s FY2023 revenue totaled $1 billion, and its FY2024 revenue is projected to be over $1 billion. Aviation constitutes 85 percent of Massport’s business, with maritime and real estate rounding out the remaining 15 percent.The CEO of Massport reports to the board of directors and is responsible for the safe, secure, and efficient management of the Authority’s aviation, maritime, and real estate assets and the internal support services they rely on. Each of Massport’s businesses has its own unique mission, opportunities, challenges, and internal and external dynamics, but they must be synchronized and unified in a common mission and purpose. The CEO will represent Massport with aviation and maritime partners and customers, external governmental officials and agencies, and business and community leaders and will provide a shared vision for the Authority’s expert executive leadership team that is outstanding for its tenure and operational excellence. The CEO will lead the creation of a new strategic plan that reflects a forward-thinking approach to how national and global trends impact Massport, including preparing Logan Airport for the challenge and opportunity of serving 50 million passengers annually in the coming years. The CEO will balance the need for Massport to be both a driver of regional economic vitality and a leader in addressing climate change. In all aspects of Massport’s operations, the CEO will lead with a focus on technology, risk management, and equity. Massport seeks a seasoned executive with experience in all critical dimensions of leading a complex, operation- and capital-intensive enterprise with a large, diversified physical footprint and legions of customers. While transportation, aviation, and/or port experience is a distinct plus, it is not a requirement for consideration. The CEO will bring strategic planning, operational, and financial proficiency, and experience with facilities, crisis leadership, legal compliance, and customer service. They will also have experience overseeing broad issues related to inclusive economic development, the environment and climate, and public policy. Political and diplomatic wisdom is essential, as is the patience and resilience to keep listening and talking even when the stakes are high and contention is occasionally in the air. The CEO will bring exceptional staff leadership ability; a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and experience thriving in a role with considerable public visibility and accountability.All inquiries, nominations, and applications (including a resume and a letter of interest) should be directed in strict confidence below. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. To be assured full consideration, please submit materials by Monday, March 4, 2024.Lisa Savereid and Jeff Kessner are leading this search with Tatiana Oberkoetter. APPLY NOMINATE contact Tatiana Oberkoetter Full Description