Mr Andy Lester | Chief Operating Officer
Christchurch International Airport

Andy joined CIAL in 2010 with extensive operations, general management and marketing experience.  A Canterbury local, his previous roles include General Manager New Zealand for General Cables, where he led a team of over 400 people in both the operations and the commercial areas, and GM Operations for Dynamic Controls. His team is responsible for most aspects of airport infrastructure and operations, including meeting all audit requirements for a Category 8 airport. Andy and his team are therefore responsible for operational quality management and compliance; day-to-day operations at the airport including airport services, the Integrated Operations Centre, infrastructural services, rescue / fire, car parking and land transport,  security, emergency response and marketing.