The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive compensation package, with an anticipated starting salary of $250,000 or more, commensurate with their experience and educational background. In addition to this, RDU provides an exceptional benefits package, which includes a relocation expense allowance to ensure a smooth transition.
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is seeking an SVP, Chief Strategy Officer to lead and oversee key operational and strategic areas, including finance, risk management, the Project Management Office (PMO), communications, governmental affairs, marketing, and guest experience. You will be instrumental in shaping and driving the long-term strategy of the Authority, ensuring that opportunities are leveraged, and risks are effectively managed. This role requires the ability to take complex and sometimes ambiguous challenges and transform them into actionable, results-driven strategies that deliver real value to the organization. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, aviation, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 15 years of experience in complex business environments, with at least 10 years in senior/executive management roles in airports or 24/7 operational settings.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, aviation, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Industry-related certifications are highly desired.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in complex business environments, with at least 10 years in senior/executive management roles in airports or 24/7 operational settings.
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple departments, develop high-performing teams, and build stakeholder relationships while driving innovation and operational excellence.
The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is governed by the Raleigh Durham Airport Authority (Authority), a governmental body responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of the airport. The cities of Durham and Raleigh and the counties of Durham and Wake appoint two members each to the Board of Directors.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the
second-largest airport in the state and one of
the fastest-growing airports in the U.S., drawing travelers
from central and eastern North Carolina and beyond.
RDU set a record for passenger traffic in fiscal year
2023-2024 by serving more than 14.7 million travelers
during a year in which it also added four new airlines, 49
new routes and 25 new destinations.