JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) this week said that Helena Williams has been appointed project executive and chief executive officer of the team selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to lead the redevelopment of the multi-billion-dollar international Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
JMP, composed of Vantage Airport Group, American Triple I Partners (ATI), and RXR, has partnered with terminal airline sponsor, JetBlue Airways, to finance, develop, and operate the new 1.2-million-square-foot, 10-gate terminal, built on the site of the former Terminal 6, in partnership with PANYNJ.
In her new role, Williams will be responsible for the advancement of the Terminal 6 redevelopment project, from financial close and ground-breaking through planned construction phases to operations commencement.
Williams brings decades’ worth of proven experience to her new position, most recently as chief deputy county executive for Nassau County (NY), overseeing the county’s operating budget of $3.1 billion and 7,000 employees. She also spent nearly 30 years with New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in a variety of leadership roles.
“Helena’s track record of delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects and operations, leading high-performing teams, and engaging meaningfully with local community and project stakeholders in the greater New York region makes her the ideal person to lead the world-class redevelopment of Terminal 6 at JFK,” said George Casey, chair and CEO, Vantage Airport Group. “We are delighted to welcome her to the Vantage team, as we embark on this exciting project with the Port Authority to help reimagine the travel experience at JFK.”
