Wellington Airport Board Appoints New Chief Executive

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5 April 2022


Wellington Airport Board Appoints New Chief Executive

Wellington International Airport Limited (Wellington Airport), in which Infratil is a 66%
shareholder, yesterday announced that Matt Clarke will succeed Steve Sanderson as Wellington
Airport’s Chief Executive Officer on 1 May 2022, following 10 successful years in the role.

Mr Clarke is currently Wellington Airport’s Chief Commercial Officer with over 20 years’
experience in the airport industry

A copy of the Wellington Airport release is attached.



Any enquiries should be directed to:

Mark Flesher, Investor Relations, Infratil Limited
mark.flesher@infratil.com

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Wellington Airport Board Appoints New Chief Executive
Wellington Airport Chair Peter Coman today announced that Matt Clarke will succeed Steve
Sanderson as Wellington Airport’s Chief Executive Officer on 1 May 2022, following 10 successful
years in the role.
Mr Clarke is currently Wellington Airport’s Chief Commercial Officer with over 20 years’
experience in the airport industry
A copy of the Wellington Airport release is attached.

For further information please contact:
Jenna Raeburn
GM Corporate Affairs
021 249 9769
jenna.raeburn@wellingtonairport.co.nz

Wellington Airport announces Matt Clarke as new CEO

4 April 2022 1:00pm

The Wellington Airport Board announced today that Matt Clarke will succeed Steve
Sanderson as Wellington Airport’s Chief Executive Officer effective from 1 May 2022 with Mr
Sanderson stepping down after 10 successful years in the role.

Peter Coman, Wellington Airport’s Chair, said that with international borders reopening and
stability returning to the aviation industry, the Board view this as a good opportunity for a
smooth succession.

“Steve signalled to the Board his interest in this transition some months ago, after 10 years
in the role as CEO. The Board believes this is the right time for a well-managed transition
from one high performing leader to another.”

“Steve has been an outstanding CEO since taking over the reins in 2012, leading the many
significant investments in the Airport and delivering growth for our private and community
shareholders alike. I would like to thank Steve for his leadership and vision over this period,
and particularly managing the Airport through the difficult Covid period.

“In Matt we have an excellent leader to take over. We have worked closely with Matt over
the last 16 years as a senior executive in the Infratil group and we are highly confident that
he brings the leadership skill and experience needed for the role. The Board has long
regarded Matt as a top-tier candidate, capable of taking Wellington Airport to the next level.”

Matt has over 20 years’ experience in the airport industry having first joined Infratil’s airport
team in Europe after serving as the Chief Executive of Rotorua Airport. He has been at
Wellington Airport since 2010 as Chief Commercial Officer overseeing the Airport’s
commercial operations and airline relationships, and has played in key role in the strategic
development of the business. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University
of Canterbury and has completed post graduate studies at Melbourne Business School and
the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

Mr Sanderson said he was pleased to make the transition with Wellington Airport well
positioned to continue delivering world-class services and welcome travellers as the world
opens up.

“It has been an extraordinary 10 years leading Wellington Airport through strong travel
growth and investments including the domestic terminal extension, our first hotel,
rejuvenated terminal retail, new multi-level carpark building and designation for expansion to
the east. The Airport has been a strong advocate for Wellington’s growth, including
supporting major events and tourism, and delivering on new airline partnerships.

“The last two years have brought a new series of challenges responding to Covid and the
impact on the travel and hospitality industry. The team at Wellington Airport has done an
amazing job keeping the Airport safe and fully operational through unprecedented times.”

Mr Clarke said he is looking forward to his new role.

“As momentum starts to build in the travel industry, it’s hard to imagine a more exciting time
to lead the talented team at our Capital city’s spectacular airport. There are many
opportunities ahead as we work with our airline partners to get New Zealand back on the
world map and it is a privilege to be able to play my part.”

Contact details:

Jenna Raeburn
GM Corporate Affairs
021 249 9769
Jenna.Raeburn@wellingtonairport.co.nz