London City Airport has appointed Andy Cliffe as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. The current CEO Alison FitzGerald will step down following a managed handover period.
Andy Cliffe has held senior leadership roles at Manchester Airports Group and most recently served as Group CEO of AGS Airports in the UK. During his tenure at AGS Airports, he delivered a number of key infrastructure and commercial developments that positioned Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports for growth into the future.
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Cliffe is also an Operating Partner at Macquarie Asset Management and supported its acquisition of a stake in London City Airport which completed in 2025. He then joined the airport’s Board as a Non‑Executive Director.
The announcement comes as London City Airport prepares for a period of major growth. UK Government approval has been secured to increase annual passenger capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million, while the airport is also seeking regulatory approval to introduce the Airbus A320neo; an important step that would unlock further network, sustainability and efficiency benefits. LCY is also progressing plans for investment in new infrastructure, enhanced customer experience, new routes and operational resilience.
