Cardiff Airport, the National Airport of Wales, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Bridge as its new CEO, effective from 3rd November 2025.
Jon brings a wealth of experience to the Airport in a career spanning three decades across the retail, hospitality sectors and transport sectors.
He has held a range of senior leadership and advisory positions, including CEO of SA Brain & Co, where he successfully steered the organisation through a period of major transformation and unprecedented challenges following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Since March 2025, Jon has also contributed at board level in an advisory capacity within the wider Welsh transport sector.
The Cardiff Airport team is looking forward to welcoming Jon and supporting him in his new role.
Andy Jones, who has been Interim CEO since March, will return to his position as aNon-Executive Director on Cardiff Airport’s Board.
Jon said: “I’m honoured to be joining Cardiff Airport at such a pivotal time. The National Airport of Wales is a vital asset for our country, providing economic benefits, jobs and ensures global connectivity. We are striving to be the first choice for airline passengers and the centre of Wales’ aviation related industry. I’ll be working hard with our team and partners to continue the process of diversifying the business, driving growth, developing our people and ensuring we continue to provide an excellent experience for our customers.”
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About the Airport
Cardiff Airport, the National Airport of Wales, provides economic benefits, jobs and ensures global connectivity. The Airport, which is a real living wage employer, facilitates more than 4,000 jobs in Wales, by ensuring safe and secure Airport operations at Cardiff and St Athan. It typically drives over £200m of economic benefit to Wales annually. 38 direct routes are on sale year-round.
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