Roelof-Jan (RJ) Steenstra has begun his role as president and CEO of PortsToronto,owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and the marine Port of Toronto. Steenstra previously was president and CEO of Fort McMurray Airport Authority. Steenstra replaces Geoffrey Wilson, who announced his retirement in February of this year.
Steenstra will helm the strategic direction and operations of PortsToronto’s various businesses, which include Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the marine Port of Toronto, the Outer Harbour Marina and other properties and holdings within the organization.
“With demonstrated expertise in airport management, Steenstra is also an accomplished executive with proven experience in driving businesses forward in challenging economic conditions by making smart and dynamic decisions, innovating, and leveraging revenue diversification,” PortsToronto said when announcing the appointment. “It is this approach to modernization and innovation that will be brought to bear on all of the organization’s business units which includes the movement of passengers and goods, the development of infrastructure, city building and sustainability”
Steenstra said he is “highly motivated” to help shape PortsToronto’s current recovery in order to position the organization for continued success in the future. “The transportation of people and goods will be increasingly important in the months and years ahead as we emerge and recover, and I am convinced that PortsToronto has a significant role to play in providing connectivity, delivering economic benefit, and creating jobs to further entrench Toronto as a world-class city,” he said.
