Chief Development Officer - CVG

The CVG Airport, which owns and operates the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), is seeking a Chief Development Officer to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic direction for the long‑term planning, development, and infrastructure growth of CVG Airport. Reporting to executive leadership, the CDO leads the airport’s planning and development functions, ensuring that capital investments, infrastructure initiatives, and development programs align with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and financial stewardship objectives.

This executive role is responsible for shaping the airport’s future through integrated planning, capacity development, and governance frameworks that support sustainable growth, operational resilience, and long‑term value creation. Bachelor’s degree in airport planning, engineering, architecture, transportation, or a related field; master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience leading airport planning, programming, construction management, or capital development programs.

Filing

• Bachelor’s degree in airport planning, engineering, architecture, transportation, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience leading airport planning, programming, construction management, or capital development programs.
• Significant senior‑level leadership experience in airport planning or development at a comparable or larger airport.
• Professional accreditation through AAAE or ACI and professional licensure as a Planner, Engineer, or Architect.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations, airport planning, capital funding programs, environmental requirements, and development processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, capital program management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational leadership.