After several months of vacancy, Salzburg Airport has found a new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Sales and Aviation in Bernhard Wodl. The experienced aviation expert is taking on a key position that will significantly influence the future direction and success of the airport. This personnel decision was eagerly awaited by management, as the position has been taken over on an interim basis by Bettina Ganghofer, the airport's managing director, since the beginning of the year. Wodl will now be a high-profile expert who will take on the tasks in Sales and Aviation and, with his many years of experience and international contacts, will set the course for a successful future. An experienced aviation professional at the helm Bernhard Wodl brings with him an impressive career in the aviation sector. Before moving to Salzburg, he was General Manager at Lufthansa and headed business in the Caucasus region, Central Asia, Belarus and the Russian Federation. His career has spanned several key positions in the aviation industry, including as Regional Director at Swiss International Airlines, where he was responsible for Austria and Central and Eastern Europe. He gained extensive experience in the strategic orientation of sales organizations and developed innovative sales and marketing strategies that promoted the commercial success of the respective locations. Bernhard Wodl was chosen as the new CCO of Salzburg Airport after a careful selection process, which was accompanied by the renowned personnel consultancy Iro & Partner. It is not surprising that Wodl stood out among numerous applicants: With his comprehensive expertise and his ability to develop complex markets and optimize business processes, he is the ideal person for the vacant position. Challenges