Fraport USA has appointed Faraji Whalen-Robinson as vice president of operations for Fraport Maryland. In this position, he will oversee leasing, operations, real estate development and asset management of Fraport USA’s concessions program at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Whalen-Robinson has an extensive background in operations, real estate development and asset management. A Washington DC native, Whalen-Robinson has spent his career working to advance small and local businesses and has represented numerous operators in acquiring, leasing, and expanding their real estate operations. He succeeds Gary Gilliard, who has served as vice president of operations for Fraport Maryland for the past three and a half years.
“Faraji brings exceptional qualities that will help us continue to deliver an award-winning concession to BWI Airport and advance our commitment to recruit and retain businesses who bring the Baltimore and Washington communities to the airport,” said Michael Mullaney, CEO of Fraport USA. “We deeply value our nearly two decades partnership with the Maryland Aviation Administration in serving the BWI Marshall Airport community and are excited about Faraji Whalen-Robinson joining our team.”
