Airport Authority Picks New CEO From Philadelphia to Succeed Kim Becker

Airport Authority picks new CEO from Philadelphia to succeed Kim Becker

Atif Saeed. (Photo courtesy San Diego County Regional Airport Authority) The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Thursday announced Atif Saeed will be its next president and CEO, taking over the role in March from Kimberly J. Becker after her 40 years in the aviation industry. Saeed currently serves as CEO of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation, where he oversees the planning, development and operation of Philadelphia International Air…

San Diego International Airport hires new CEO

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority concluded a monthslong nationwide search on Thursday by announcing the appointment of Atif Saeed as its next chief executive officer and president. Saeed will take the reins on March 11, after serving as CEO at the Philadelphia Department of Aviation, where he has overseen operations of the Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport. Saeed succeeds Kimberly Becker, who an…

San Diego County Airport Authority announces Atif Saeed as next president and CEO

Travelers waiting to claim their baggage inside Terminal 2 of the San Diego International Airport on May 30, 2022.(Carlos Castillo)The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Friday announced Atif Saeed will be its next president and CEO, taking over the role in March from Kimberly J. Becker after her 40 years in the aviation industry.Saeed currently serves as CEO of Philadelphia's Department of Aviation, where he oversees the planning, deve…

SAN Taps Philly Aviation Head as New CEO

SAN DIEGO, CA — February 5, 2026 – The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority today announced the appointment of Atif Saeed, A.A.E., IAP, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2026. Saeed succeeds Kimberly J. Becker, who is retiring after a distinguished 40-year aviation career. Saeed currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the City […]