TfL’s Powell takes over as new MD at Stansted Airport

MAG has appointed Gareth Powell as new managing director of London Stansted Airport. He previously spent 19 years at Transport for London (TfL), most recently as deputy commissioner and chief customer and strategy officer.

At TfL Powell a workforce of more than 3,000 people, as well as key stakeholder relationships including with the Mayor of London, the Greater London Authority and the DfT.

MAG has announced that Stansted’s current MD Steve Griffiths will become new managing director at East Midlands Airport.

MAG chief executive Charlie Cornish said: “Gareth’s considerable operational, commercial and strategic experience will make him a great addition to our executive team and help us realise our ambitions for London Stansted. 

“I would also like to thank Steve for his achievements during his time at Stansted. He will take this experience and acumen to East Midlands, as we look to maximise the role it plays in supporting UK global trade.”