Stefan Schulte | Chief Executive Officer
Fraport AG

Dr. Stefan Schulte is Chief Executive Officer of Fraport AG. He heads the Fraport Group and is responsible for the International Activities & Services business segment.
He has been Chairman of the Executive Board since September 2009.
On June 19, 2025, Dr. Stefan Schulte was elected President of Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, the association of European airports. In this role, he will advocate for the vital role that airports play in European societies and economies. Representing the interests of all airports, from major international hubs to smaller regional gateways, he is dedicated to enhancing their significance and impact.
Dr. Schulte was born in Wuppertal and is a German citizen.

Appearances:

WAF Day 2 @ 09:15

CEO Interview: Stefan Schulte, CEO, Fraport AG

Interviewee: Stefan Schulte, Chief Executive Officer, Fraport AG

Interviewer: Ben Thompson, Presenter, BBC

WAF Day 2 @ 10:05

Keynote Panel: Growth without compromise – rethinking the airport model for sustainable growth

How can airports manage growth and capacity through both infrastructure development and smarter use of existing assets?
As traffic rises, how do we maintain operational resilience while protecting the passenger experience?
How can better coordination across airlines, airports and ground handlers reduce operational complexity?
As competition between hubs intensifies, how can airports differentiate through efficiency, technology and experience?
What investments in infrastructure, operations and digital capability will define the most competitive airports over the next 3-5 years?

Christina Cassotis, CEO, Pittsburgh International Airport