Cardiff Airport chief resigns to ‘pursue alternative opportunities’

Cardiff Airport chief resigns to ‘pursue alternative opportunities’

Spencer Birns has resigned from his position to look for 'alternative opportunities.'

Cardiff Airport's chief executive has quit

Spencer Birns will 'pursue other opportunities'

Cardiff Airport steps down with immediate effect

Spencer Birns, the CEO of Cardiff Airport in Wales has resigned with immediate effect. No official reason has been given for the sudden departure other than Birns wanting to “pursue other opportunities.” A non-executive director has been appointed in the interim until a new chief executive is appointed.  Birns took on the role at the helm of the airport in 2020 after serving as the airport’s Commercial Director. To help diversify revenue for the…

The Welsh Conservatives are once again calling for the sale of Wales' only international airport, following the resignation of Chief Executive Spencer Birn yesterday (Tuesday, March 25). He was Chief Executive for four years, but he worked at the airport in various positions for eighteen years.

Cardiff Airport CEO quits role

The CEO of Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) Spencer Birns has quit the role with immediate effect leaving the airport in the hands of a non-executive director. No official reason has been given for the sudden departure other than that Mr Birns is “pursuing other opportunities”. His departure was confirmed by Cardiff Airport chairman Wayne Harvey. Welsh Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies said the move was a vote of no confidence in Welsh Labour Governmen…

Cardiff Airport boss resigns amid criticism of Welsh Government direction

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE of Cardiff Airport, Spencer Birns, has stepped down from his role, sparking fresh criticism over the Welsh Government’s management of the publicly-owned site. Mr Birns, who took on the role in 2020 after serving as the airport’s commercial director, has overseen a challenging period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and a slow recovery in passenger numbers. Despite efforts to revive the airport’s fortunes, services and airline …