Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) this week announced the appointment of Monette Pasher as the permanent president of the Canadian Airports Council (CAC), the Canadian division of ACI-NA.
Pasher was named interim president on January 24, 2022, succeeding Daniel-Robert Gooch, and the CAC had been conducting a nationwide search for a permanent leader since then. Pasher brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience to her new role and possesses extensive knowledge of Canada’s airports and political landscape.
“Monette is an exemplary leader with a strong track record leading member organizations, navigating Ottawa, and building effective relationships across Canada’s aviation sector,” said RJ Steenstra, chair of the CAC and president and CEO of Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM). “I am excited to have a proven leader with extensive knowledge of the Canadian airport industry join us as we navigate through a challenging restart to air travel and plan for the future of our industry.”
As executive director of the Atlantic Canada Airports Association, Pasher successfully supported her members both prior to and throughout the pandemic, raising the profile of Atlantic Canada’s airport community, and building strong relationships with federal and provincial government officials and Canadian air carriers.
“Canadian airports have led through these turbulent times with their heads held high, but obstacles still remain as recovery in air travel begins to take hold across Canada.,” said Kevin Burke, ACI-NA president and CEO. “Monette will be a strong addition to lead our Ottawa team as we navigate our path forward.”
