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The new Managing Director and CEO of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Jonny Andersen has officially taken over the authority’s reins that had been occupied by Nicholas Bodo, who has been heading it in an acting capacity since July 2016.
Until his appointment to the helm of KAA, Anderson was Director of National Airports at Avinor AS, a state-owned firm that manages airports in Norway, with responsibility for seven state-owned airport hubs.
“This is a pivotal time for KAA. Africa is rising; and the whole world is looking to it as the next frontier for growth. With its strategic geographical location, Kenya is an ideal gateway into the continent, and a regional aviation hub. l look forward to harnessing this potential to build prosperity for the authority and the country as a whole,” he said.
He has a career aviation professional with over 21 years’ experience managing airports in Norway, Denmark and Latvia, Andersen holds a Master of Science degree in Air Transport Management from Cranfield University in the UK; and Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics from BI Norwegian School of Management in Norway.
He also studied Chinese Business, Trade and Commerce at Fundan University in China; as well as Aviation Law at CAE Inc in The Netherlands.
“Today, we open a new chapter and a fresh beginning for KAA. The management and board of KAA aims to deliver a world class experience to airport users with zero tolerance to graft,” said Chairman of the KAA Julius Karangi.