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Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer @Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer @Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh, NC, US
Elevated to COO after nearly a decade of progressive operational leadership at RDU, taking executive responsibility for the airport\'s full operational portfolio — maintenance, operations, emergency operations, police, fire-rescue, traffic control, communications, and security/badging — with oversight of 250–300 personnel.Lead a high-performing team through one of the most dynamic periods in RDU\'s history, navigating record passenger growth now exceeding 15 million annual travelers while sustaining operational safety, regulatory compliance, and service quality across all divisions.Continue to prioritize building from within, developing internal talent into leadership roles and strengthening the organization\'s depth and resilience for the growth ahead.
EDUCATION
Clemson University
M.S., Civil Engineering
Clarkson University
B.S., Civil & Environmental Engineering
Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Business Administration
ABOUT JOHN CONNELL
Leading people and complex operations -As SVP & COO at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, I lead day-to-day operations at one of the Southeast\'s fastest-growing airports, working alongside talented people to make complex, high-stakes decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. My job is to make sound decisions quickly, support the people around me, and keep everything moving forwardWith a background spanning aviation, seaport, and real estate — and the foundation of a licensed PE — I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to leadership and problem solving.I\'m most energized when I\'m working alongside a strong team, tackling hard problems, and building something that matters.
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