Edinburgh Airport appoints Peter Barnes as new Chief Operations Officer

Edinburgh Airport has appointed Peter Barnes as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), following a period serving in an interim capacity. Barnes has worked at the airport for more than a decade, holding senior roles across operations, security and airfield management, and brings additional experience from previous positions at Royal Bank of Scotland, Motorola and Gore-Tex.

In his role, Barnes will lead day-to-day airport operations, overseeing airfield activity, terminal operations, security and resilience, while contributing to the airport’s long-term expansion plans.

Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport, said, “Peter’s deep understanding of our operation, combined with his proven track record of delivery, made him the ideal choice for this role. His ability to analyse challenges and implement effective solutions has already brought significant benefits, and I’m confident he will continue to drive innovation and resilience as we prepare for an exciting period of growth."

Barnes, who assumes the role with immediate effect, said, “I’m excited to take on this role and proud to lead such a dedicated team at Edinburgh Airport. With a major expansion on the horizon, I’m looking forward to the opportunities ahead and continuing our great work together.”