Dave Lees

"I have a strong desire to play a positive role in doing the right thing and supporting communities which are challenged by their location and can be supported by access through aviation."

Dave Lees has worked in aviation for over 30 years working at 8 UK Airports including Heathrow, Stansted and Southampton amongst others before joining Bristol as CEO in 2018. Dave has led the business to deliver a successful planning application for 12mppa, while also leading an extensive £400m development programme and has recently announced plans to expand Bristol Airport to 15mppa by 2040, while also taking a leading position on targeting net zero by 2030. Bristol Airport was the first UK Airport to trial the use of hydrogen for airside activities.

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