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Traffic disruption: November 25 – December 13

There will be traffic disruptions on the Arrivals curb from November 25 – December 13 due to construction for the Alt Hotel.

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Leadership

The Airport Authority is governed by a dedicated group of individuals. 

Each person brings valuable insight to the team and helps ensure safe and secure travel to and from Ottawa, for years to come.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Mark Laroche has been the Airport Authority’s President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2013. Prior to this, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Lands Company Limited, a Crown corporation that develops and manages federal assets such as the CN Tower, following a 20-year career in senior positions in municipal administration in the province of Quebec.

Mark holds a Master of Business Administration from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada. 

Mark is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D designation). He has also served as a director of the Canadian Airports Council, Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) and various not-for-profit Boards and task forces, such as Ottawa 2017.  

In his spare time, Mark is an avid outdoor enthusiast.

Mark Laroche President & CEO

YOW Leadership

The Authority’s Senior Management team, led by the President and CEO, drives YOW’s success. The team works collaboratively to instill the core principles of our Purpose Statement and ensure operational excellence, innovative growth, and an enhanced Airport experience for our community and travellers alike. 

Florence Delaby Vice President, Major Capital and Strategic Planning

Lisa Dwyer Hurteau Vice President, Legal, Human Resources, Security, Emergency Management, and Corporate Secretary

Dan Fortier Vice President, Information Technology, and Chief Information Security Officer

Krista Kealey Vice President, Communications and Public Consultation

Marcel Mathurin Vice President, Operations and Infrastructure

Joel Tkach Vice President, Business Development, Marketing and Customer Transportation

Rob Turpin Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Board of Directors

YOW’s Board of Directors is comprised of seasoned business professionals from Ottawa-Gatineau. Their diverse backgrounds and extensive expertise ensure strong governance and strategic direction for the Authority. Collaborating closely with Senior Management, the Board plays a vital role in shaping the Airport’s future and its impact on Canada’s Capital Region.

Bonnie Boretsky Chair

Nominated by: Transport Canada

Bruce Lazenby

At Large

Deanna Monaghan

At Large

Dick Brown

Nominated by: Ottawa Tourism

Jagdeep Perhar

Nominated by: Government of Ontario

John Proctor

Nominated by: Ottawa Board of Trade

Kevin McGarr

At Large

Lisa Stilborn

Nominated by: City of Ottawa

Marc Joyal

At Large

Mario Cuconato

Nominated by: City of Ottawa

Michèle Lafontaine

Nominated by: City of Gatineau

Sam Michaud

Nominated by: Invest Ottawa

Sylvain Laporte

Nominated by: Minister of Transport

Vanessa Pilotte

Nominated by: Chambre de commerce de Gatineau

Governance

YOW is an economic driver in Ottawa-Gatineau. The leadership team ensures that we keep pace with demand while maintaining high service standards representative of Canada's Capital.

We are accountable to the community and transparent in relations with the business partners and customers.