Javier Echave
Chief Operating Officer, Heathrow Airport
Javier joined Heathrow in 2008 and has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2024, overseeing the airport’s end-to-end operations, including airside, engineering, baggage, security, resilience and passenger journeys.
Previously, Javier was Heathrow’s Chief Financial Officer and a Board Member, where he led capital allocation for Heathrow’s £35bn masterplan and oversaw more than £17bn in fundraising. He also led the airport’s financial response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its long-term expansion strategy.
Javier serves on the Board of Trustees of Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) and the Leadership Council of Business in the Community. He is also a faculty member and mentor at London Business School and the UK’s Future Leaders Group. Earlier in his career, he held senior financial roles at Ferrovial.
