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Auckland Airport announces executive team change

Director Departure3 June 2020AIAIndustrials

3 June 2020

Auckland Airport announces executive

team change


Auckland Airport has announced changes to its executive team. General Manager Retail and

Commercial Richard Barker will be leaving the organisation on June 30, following six years

with the business.

“Richard has made a strong contribution during his time with Auckland Airport, leading the

development of our award-winning retail and food and beverage area at the international

terminal, launching our successful online shopping platform The Mall, and ensuring travellers

have a great experience every time they pass through our precinct,” said Auckland Airport

Chief Executive Adrian Littlewood.

“While we are currently managing through the impact of COVID-19, Richard’s leadership and

commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience means Auckland Airport’s

retail business will be in an excellent position to rebuild quickly once the market begins to

recover. Richard will be very much missed by everyone in the Auckland Airport team, as he

looks to explore new opportunities outside our organisation. We wish him all the very best for

the future,” said Mr Littlewood.

Mr Barker has been responsible for developing Auckland Airport’s retailing businesses,

including duty free, specialty retail, and food and beverage, as well as overseeing passenger

experience and car-parking. Under his leadership, in 2019 Auckland Airport's refurbished

departure terminal and dining precinct was named the global Airport Food & Beverage Offer

of the Year, while The Mall won ‘best e-commerce platform’ at the 2020 Moodies travel

journey digital awards.


Responsibility for Mr Barker’s business portfolios will be shared between other members of

the executive team.

ENDS


For further information please contact:


Investor relations:

Head of Strategy, Planning and Performance

Stewart Reynolds

+64 9 257 7059

stewart.reynolds@aucklandairport.co.nz


Media:

Head of Communications and External Relations

Libby Middlebrook

+64 21 989 908

libby.middlebrook@aucklandairport.co.nz

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