The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has selected Brendan Reed as its next vice president and chief operations officer at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Reed, who began his new role on March 25, previously served as SAN’s senior director of operational planning and readiness as well as director of airport planning and environmental affairs.
“I am very pleased to promote Brendan to vice president and chief operations officer,” said Atif Saeed, president and CEO of San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. “During the last four years, he masterfully led the planning and activation of the $3.8-billion Terminal 1 program, which to date is the most complex and high-profile project in the history of the airport. During his 10 years with the airport authority, Brendan’s work has had a lasting and meaningful impact on the airport and the region. His promotion is well deserved.”
“I am honored and look forward to taking on this role at SAN,” added Reed. “Every day I am truly inspired by the knowledgeable and talented colleagues I work alongside in the operations division who tirelessly contribute to delivering a best-in-class airport for San Diego and the traveling public. We have accomplished a tremendous amount with the opening of the new Terminal 1, and there is much more to come with enhancing our operational efficiency and passenger experience.”
