Kerry Airport has announced the appointment of Adrian Neilan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Adrian assumes the role following a record-breaking year in 2025, with over 440,000 passengers, the highest in its history, travelling through the airport. A native of Ardfert, Co. Kerry, he returns home to the Kingdom with a deep personal connection and a strong professional track record spanning more than two decades. Adrian Neilan will take up the position next month.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Neilan said: “I am incredibly proud to be the next CEO at Kerry Airport, in my home county. I have a deep appreciation for the airport’s essential place in supporting the local economy and sustaining connectivity across the region. My appointment comes at a pivotal time, with a mandate to drive continued growth through the development of new routes and to further secure Kerry Airport’s role as a critical piece of infrastructure supporting future development. I look forward to working with the board, staff and stakeholders to build on Kerry Airport’s strong foundations and to support its continued growth and success.”
Also commenting was the Kerry Airport Chairman, Denis Cregan, who said: “We are delighted to welcome Adrian back to Kerry in this important role. He brings not only exceptional professional expertise, but also a genuine understanding of the region and its potential. Adrian’s breadth of experience and strategic insight make him ideally positioned to lead Kerry Airport into its next phase of growth and development. On behalf of the board, I wish him every success in the role.”
