Gavin McKechnie returns to Abu Dhabi Airports in big commercial role

The highly regarded McKechnie will play a key role in finalising the commercial offer for the much-anticipated Midfield Terminal Building.

UAE. Gavin McKechnie has returned to Abu Dhabi Airports as Senior Vice President, Commercial. He will play a key role in finalising the commercial services at the Midfield Terminal Building at Abu Dhabi International Airport, due to open in 2019.

McKechnie worked as Vice President Commercial for what was then Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) from April 2012 until February 2016. He joined WHSmith as International Operations Director in June the same year.

Before joining ADAC he was Head of Retail at Network Rail UK, where he led a major investment programme in improved commercial facilities, including retail and food & beverage.

Earlier, he was Chief Commercial Officer at Delhi International Airport where he played a driving role in the creation of the acclaimed commercial offer at Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Terminal 3.

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