Chief Development Officer (Cincinnati)

The CVG Airport, which owns and operates the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), is seeking a Chief Development Officer to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic direction for the long-term planning, development, and infrastructure growth of CVG Airport. Reporting to executive leadership, the CDO leads the airport’s planning and development functions, ensuring that capital investments, infrastructure initiatives, and development programs align with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and financial stewardship objectives. This executive role is responsible for shaping the airport’s future through integrated planning, capacity development, and governance frameworks that support sustainable growth, operational resilience, and long‑term value creation. The CDO serves as a trusted advisor on development strategy, infrastructure investment, and capital risk, while guiding transformational projects that position CVG for continued success.

The Chief Development Officer provides enterprise-wide leadership for airport planning, programming, capital development, and infrastructure strategy. This role oversees the implementation of the Airport Master Plan and directs the governance, prioritization, sequencing, and performance oversight of major capital initiatives. Working closely with executive leadership, finance professionals, regulatory agencies, and regional stakeholders, the CDO ensures development programs are strategically justified, financially sound, and aligned with long‑term operational needs. The position serves as the primary liaison for planning and development matters with the FAA and other governmental agencies while fostering collaborative relationships that support coordinated regional growth, land‑use compatibility, and future airport expansion opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in airport planning, engineering, architecture, transportation, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience leading airport planning, programming, construction management, or capital development programs.
• Significant senior‑level leadership experience in airport planning or development at a comparable or larger airport.
• Professional accreditation through AAAE or ACI and professional licensure as a Planner, Engineer, or Architect.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA regulations, airport planning, capital funding programs, environmental requirements, and development processes.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, capital program management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational leadership.

Salary & Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $257,500 – $341,200. A starting salary at or near the top of the range may be considered for an exceptional candidate, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership success. For instructions on how to apply, please view the recruitment brochure or visit the searches tab at