Cologne/Bonn Airport has a new CEO in Thilo Schmidt. The manager is now in charge of the fortunes of the German airport together with Torsten Wardrobe.

“The war in the Ukraine is causing us all great concern and today's departure from Cologne Bonn Airport is also affected by current events. Despite everything, I look forward to the new, exciting task with confidence and joy. With its two business segments, passenger traffic and freight, Cologne Bonn Airport is very well positioned and offers a great deal of potential for development,” explains Thilo Schmid. "Together with my fellow managing director Torsten Wardrobe and all employees, I would like to set the course for a successful and sustainable future. In addition to the core business of flying, we will also be particularly concerned with the topics of sustainability, climate neutrality, noise protection and tomorrow's mobility, which we want to continue to intensively promote.

Thilo Schmid held a managerial position at Düsseldorf Airport until the end of February. As Senior Vice President Aviation & Accountable Manager, he was responsible for all operational and commercial business areas at the airport with a total of around 900 employees.