Wednesday February 18th 2026
Edinburgh Airport CEO Gordon Dewar who is stepping down as CEO after 14 years.
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Liam Eunson
Gordon Dewar has announced that he will step down as CEO of Edinburgh Airport after 14 years.
It is expected that he will leave his role towards the end of 2026 following the search for his successor.
Gordon expressed that it has been the highlight of his career to ‘develop this fabulous business’, explaining that he is proud of the airports growth.
He 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.”
Gordon’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.
Rebranding the airport as the place where ‘Scotland meets the world’, Gordon has overseen significant capital investment in capacity, productivity improvements and customer service enhancements that have been recognised through airport and wider business awards in Scotland, the UK and internationally.
Gordon spent four years with BAA running Glasgow and Edinburgh airports through periods of extensive investments in terminal capacity and passenger growth from 2007 to 2010. He then spent two years as Chief Executive at Bahrain International Airport creating an independent and profitable business for the first time after a carve out from Government.
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.”
VINCI Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have an established partnership at London Gatwick Airport and successfully extended their collaboration to Edinburgh Airport in June 2024. This strengthened ownership structure positions Edinburgh Airport strongly as it embarks on the most ambitious capital investment programme in its history.
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