Abu Dhabi Airports appoints new Chief Commercial Officer 

Abu Dhabi Airports has appointed Carsten Nørland as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

With more than two decades of senior leadership experience spanning aviation, infrastructure and consumer sectors, Nørland brings an “exceptional track record” in transforming commercial operations and driving sustainable growth.

He steps into the role at a pivotal moment, with Abu Dhabi Airports achieving 17 consecutive quarters of double‑digit growth, boosted by the opening of Zayed International Airport’s new terminal.

As CCO, Nørland will oversee commercial operations across the operator’s five airports, including route development, retail and duty-free, F&B, real estate, non-aeronautical revenue streams and commercial partnerships. 

He is tasked with developing new airline relationships, expanding the network and enhancing passenger services.