Mumbai airport COO appointed Adac chief

Dubai: Abu Dhabi Airports Co (Adac) has appointed Rudy Vercelli, former chief operating officer (COO) of Mumbai International Airport, its new chief executive, a statement said.

"Vercelli will join Adac on March 20 and will provide leadership, vision and strategic business planning," the statement said.

"He will direct a major development plan for expanding the overall airport infrastructure at Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in order to meet the demands of a fast growing aviation market, in the world's most dynamic region."

Rudy Vercelli will become Adac's first CEO. He has in the past developed and managed growing airports, including Doha, Buenos Aires and Mumbai International.

Khalifa Al Mazrouei, chairman and managing director at Adac, said: "Adac has a key role in developing the aviation industry in the Abu Dhabi and Vercelli's credentials and experience will be invaluable."