The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority has selected Ghassan Abukar to serve as the next director of information technology and telecommunications for Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Abukar, who will lead airport-wide IT and communications systems, most recently served as chief information officer for Joint Aviation Security Partnership as well as assistant commissioner of IT at the Cleveland Airport System and director of information technology at Cleveland CPL.
“I am honored to join the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority at a defining moment in its growth and modernization journey,” said Abukar. “The Authority’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and exceptional passenger experience aligns strongly with my focus on leveraging technology as a strategic enabler of safe, resilient, and future-ready airport operations. I look forward to partnering with the executive team and stakeholders to advance enterprise-wide IT and telecommunications initiatives that strengthen security, reliability, and long-term organizational value.”
