Leadership
The Airport Authority is governed by a dedicated group of individuals.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark Laroche has been the Airport Authority’s President and Chief Executive Officer since March 2013. Prior to this, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Lands Company Limited, a Crown corporation that develops and manages federal assets such as the CN Tower, following a 20-year career in senior positions in municipal administration in the province of Quebec.
Mark holds a Master of Business Administration from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada.
Mark is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D designation). He has also served as a director of the Canadian Airports Council, Aviation Information Sharing and Analysis Center (A-ISAC) and various not-for-profit Boards and task forces, such as Ottawa 2017.
In his spare time, Mark is an avid outdoor enthusiast.
Mark Laroche President & CEO
YOW Leadership
The Authority’s Senior Management team, led by the President and CEO, drives YOW’s success. The team works collaboratively to instill the core principles of our Purpose Statement and ensure operational excellence, innovative growth, and an enhanced Airport experience for our community and travellers alike.
Florence Delaby Vice President, Major Capital and Strategic Planning
Lisa Dwyer Hurteau Vice President, Legal, Human Resources, Security, Emergency Management, and Corporate Secretary
Dan Fortier Vice President, Information Technology, and Chief Information Security Officer
Krista Kealey Vice President, Communications and Public Consultation
Marcel Mathurin Vice President, Operations and Infrastructure
Joel Tkach Vice President, Business Development, Marketing and Customer Transportation
Rob Turpin Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Board of Directors
YOW’s Board of Directors is comprised of seasoned business professionals from Ottawa-Gatineau. Their diverse backgrounds and extensive expertise ensure strong governance and strategic direction for the Authority. Collaborating closely with Senior Management, the Board plays a vital role in shaping the Airport’s future and its impact on Canada’s Capital Region.
