Airports Council International World (ACI World) has named former NEOM and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) CEO Justin Erbacci as its next director general and CEO.
Erbacci, who will join ACI World in September, is tasked with driving membership growth and representing the organization on the global stage. In addition to his roles at NEOM and LAWA, Erbacci served in a wide variety of leadership positions at Star Alliance, Credit Suisse, United Airlines, Reese McMahon LLC, Cambridge Management Consultants and Deloitte Touche. Erbacci succeeds Luis Felipe de Oliveira, who served as CEO from 2020-2024.
“After four challenging yet fruitful years at ACI, I am delighted to pass the baton to our new director general and CEO to continue the improvement and leadership of this fantastic organization,” says de Oliveira. “I am confident in Justin’s ability to lead ACI World to great heights. His international experience and knowledge of the entire aviation sector will definitely help ACI continue to champion the global airport community, while fostering innovation and collaboration to shape the future of the sector. I will personally engage in the transition to ensure Justin’s seamless integration in Montreal and assist him in navigating our complex yet dynamic ecosystem that transcends borders, propelling our collective journey towards a brighter future in the skies.”
“It is an honor and a privilege to be selected by fellow airport executives to serve and represent them as director general and CEO of ACI World,” says Erbacci. “I am very excited to get started and look forward to working closely with the ACI World team, the ACI Regions and our members—both airports and World Business Partners—to address the challenges and opportunities facing the aviation industry, to further strengthen the role of airports as drivers of economic growth and development, and to help transform the travel experience.”
“Justin brings a unique blend of proven leadership, global aviation experience and strategic vision to ACI World,” adds Candace McGraw, ACI World chair and CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). “After an extensive global search, the board and I are very pleased to welcome Justin to ACI World in his new role. We are confident that under his guidance, ACI World will continue to successfully serve as the leading advocate for the global airport community.”
