Kenny Jacobs in London, 2017. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images
daa’s new chief executive is Corkman Kenny Jacobs, who was appointed last Friday to a seven-year term.
He is expected to assume the role in January, replacing Dalton Phillips, who left at the end of the summer.
Kenny Jacobs has marketing, commercial and operational experience in a variety of large consumer facing businesses, including Ryanair. He spent over six years at Ryanair as Chief Marketing Officer, where he led Digital, Customer Service, Marketing and Communications. During his career he gained international experience with companies such as Metro Group, MoneySuperMarket, Tesco Ireland & UK and Ryanair.
daa has interests in airport and travel retail business in 15 countries around the world. daa’s main activities include the operation of Ireland’s Dublin and Cork airports, global airport retailing through his subsidiary Aer Rianta International (ARI), and international aviation consulting and investment through daa International. The company is state owned and headquartered at Dublin Airport.
daa Chairman Basil Geoghegan said: He brings unique knowledge of the aviation and retail business and understands the importance of excellent customer service, commercial growth, retail, marketing and communications.
“He has a proven track record of putting customers at the center of his business and delivering excellent service. , is essential in embracing future growth opportunities.”
“Kenny is eager to engage with our customers, employees and other stakeholders and support the implementation of our new daa corporate strategy during his tenure. I know it will have a huge positive impact on our employees and our business nationally and internationally.”
Kenny Jacobs said he was delighted to take on the role. I look forward to moving forward with our growth plans towards .I believe that all of us at daa are committed to supporting inbound tourism, providing connectivity to businesses in our open island economy, and empowering Irish consumers to I know firsthand that it plays a key role in realizing my love of travel.
“My focus is on providing an efficient travel experience for consumers who use our airports, supporting increased traffic, and growing the domestic economy as a major economic enabler in terms of trade, tourism and social cohesion. It’s about building on daa’s extensive experience operating national strategic infrastructure abroad.”
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan welcomed Jacobs’ appointment. he said:
Minister of State Hildegard Norton added: A passenger’s travel experience is very beneficial to a company. “
