Following a successful 15 years as Chief Executive of London Gatwick, Stewart Wingate has been appointed as Managing Director of UK Airports, a newly created role by VINCI Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). Pierre-Hugues Schmit, currently Chief Commercial and Operational Officer at VINCI Airports and a non-executive director on the London Gatwick board will succeed Stewart as the airport’s Chief Executive.
Both appointments are effective 1 September 2025 with Pierre-Hugues and Stewart working together over the next few months to ensure a smooth transition.
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