Basel-Mulhouse Airport is facing a significant leadership change: Director Matthias Suhr will retire at the end of March 2025, followed by his deputy Marc Steuer, who will step down at the end of December 2025. The Board of Directors has already initiated measures to ensure a smooth succession.
Matthias Suhr has managed the airport's fortunes since 2011 and pushed forward key projects to modernize and expand the airport. Under his leadership, the airport experienced significant growth in passenger and cargo traffic. Marc Steuer, who served as Deputy Director since 2014, was instrumental in developing the strategic partnerships that helped strengthen the airport's international position.
The airport's board of directors emphasizes the importance of a seamless handover and has already set up a successor commission. This is intended to ensure that future leadership can seamlessly build on the successes of recent years. The search for suitable successors is carried out both internally and externally in order to find the best candidates for the demanding tasks.
In addition to internal measures, the Board will work closely with external advisors and experts to make an informed selection. The announcement of the successors is expected at the beginning of 2025 to ensure sufficient time for training and handover.
The importance of Basel-Mulhouse Airport as an international hub for the tri-border region of Switzerland, France and Germany underlines the urgency of a carefully planned succession. The airport is an important economic factor for the region and plays a central role in international air traffic.
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