ACI World names Munich airport CEO Jost Lammers as governing board chair, succeeding Candace McGraw and signalling continued focus on sustainability, innovation and global airport leadership.
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Airports Council International World has appointed Jost Lammers, Chief Executive Officer of Munich Airport (MUC), as Chair of the ACI World Governing Board for the 2026 to 2027 term, succeeding Candace McGraw, retired CEO of Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport. McGraw concludes her tenure as ACI World’s first woman Chair, during which she guided the organisation through a period of strong global advocacy and strategic progress.
The ACI World Governing Board comprises 28 airport chief executives nominated by ACI’s five regions and provides strategic direction on airport policy, operational priorities, sustainability and innovation on behalf of airports worldwide.
Lammers brings more than 25 years of global aviation and airport leadership experience to the role. He has been a member of the ACI World Governing Board since 2019, served as Vice Chair from 2024 to 2025, and previously sat on the Board of ACI EUROPE from 2017 to 2023. Elected President of ACI EUROPE in 2019, he led the region through the COVID-19 crisis, strengthening cooperation among European airports and supporting sector recovery.
Since January 2020, Lammers has served as CEO of Munich Airport, one of Europe’s leading international hubs recognised for service quality, innovation and sustainable airport development. Before joining Munich Airport, he was CEO of Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport from 2008, where he oversaw major modernisation and growth programmes.
Lammers also served for two years as President of the German Aviation Association, representing airlines, airports, air traffic control, ground handling service providers and retail companies. He began his aviation career in 1998 at HOCHTIEF AirPort GmbH, working on projects in Düsseldorf and Athens, including the commissioning and opening of Athens International Airport. He studied business administration and economics in Bayreuth, Witten Herdecke and San Diego.
ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci said: “We are proud to welcome Jost Lammers as Chair of the ACI World Governing Board. His global experience, proven leadership, and deep understanding of airport operations and policy come at a pivotal moment for our industry. As airports accelerate innovation, strengthen operational resilience, and advance sustainability, Jost’s ability to build consensus and drive strategic progress will be instrumental.
“I would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Candace McGraw for her exceptional leadership as ACI World’s first woman Chair. Her commitment to sustainability, advocacy, and workforce transformation has helped position airports for long-term success.”
Munich Airport CEO Jost Lammers said: “It is an honour for me to serve as the Chair of the ACI World Governing Board. My dedication is focused on strengthening ACI’s leadership role on the global stage. By uniting strong advocacy, effective governance, and collaboration with global partners, we can ensure airports evolve as innovative, sustainable, and people focused organisations, enhancing their role as vital hubs of mobility and economic growth.”
