Hartmut Mehdorn appointed CEO of Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Hartmut Mehdorn will take over as new head of the airport operating company Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH.

This was announced by Matthias Platzeck, state premier of the land of Brandenburg and Chairman of the airport’s supervisory board. “With Hartmut Mehdorn, we have appointed a highly experienced manager with an extensive track record in the aviation sector. I am certain that under his leadership, Berlin Brandenburg Airport will be met with increased acceptance, and that as CEO he will put the airport back on track towards a successful opening.”

Hartmut Mehdorn said: “I very much appreciate the trust of the supervisory board to task me with the leadership of the airport company and with the completion of BER in such difficult circumstances. The most important task will be to regain the trust of the airport’s customers, the airlines, and to commence flight operations at BER in a dependable and reliable manner.”