Full Name
Christina Cassotis
Job Title
Chief Executive Officer
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Allegheny County Airport Authority
Speaker Bio
Christina Cassotis is CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, operating Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC).
Under Christina’s leadership, Pittsburgh International Airport has been transformed from a hub into a world-leading origin-and-destination airport with record growth. She has recruited multiple new domestic and international carriers, including passenger and cargo service. At the same time, Allegheny County Airport has experienced its own renaissance, capitalizing on the growth of private flying.
Christina has reshaped the long-term strategy for the region’s airports and is actively redefining what it means to be an airport. She has been a champion of keeping the organization’s vision at the heart of decision-making – to transform the airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader.
Recognizing the travel experience begins long before passengers arrive at their destination, Christina believes airports are a critical piece of the journey. She is currently leading an ambitious new terminal program, making PIT the first airport in the U.S. to be designed and built from the ground-up post-pandemic. Recently PIT became the first major airport in the world to be completely powered by a microgrid fueled by natural gas and solar energy.
During Christina’s tenure, PIT was named Air Transport World’s Airport of the Year and was inducted into its inaugural Hall of Fame, in addition to being named Regional Airport of the Year by the CAPA Centre for Aviation. Fast Company magazine named PIT as one of the Most Innovative Companies in the world as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards twice, and Conde Nast Traveler named PIT to its first-ever Bright Ideas in Travel list.
Christina has received the Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award from Airports Council International – North America and has been named the Director of the Year for medium-size airports by Airport Revenue News.
The daughter of a pilot, Christina began her career in commercial aviation working for the Massachusetts Port Authority which operates Boston Logan International Airport. She went on to serve as Managing Officer for Airport Services for SH&E, leading a global team of aviation consultants.
Originally from New England, Christina holds a Master of Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts.
She is a member of the board of directors for S&T Bancorp, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Pittsburgh branch, the Senator John Heinz History Center and U.S. Travel Association. She previously served on the board of EQT Corporation.
Under Christina’s leadership, Pittsburgh International Airport has been transformed from a hub into a world-leading origin-and-destination airport with record growth. She has recruited multiple new domestic and international carriers, including passenger and cargo service. At the same time, Allegheny County Airport has experienced its own renaissance, capitalizing on the growth of private flying.
Christina has reshaped the long-term strategy for the region’s airports and is actively redefining what it means to be an airport. She has been a champion of keeping the organization’s vision at the heart of decision-making – to transform the airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader.
Recognizing the travel experience begins long before passengers arrive at their destination, Christina believes airports are a critical piece of the journey. She is currently leading an ambitious new terminal program, making PIT the first airport in the U.S. to be designed and built from the ground-up post-pandemic. Recently PIT became the first major airport in the world to be completely powered by a microgrid fueled by natural gas and solar energy.
During Christina’s tenure, PIT was named Air Transport World’s Airport of the Year and was inducted into its inaugural Hall of Fame, in addition to being named Regional Airport of the Year by the CAPA Centre for Aviation. Fast Company magazine named PIT as one of the Most Innovative Companies in the world as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards twice, and Conde Nast Traveler named PIT to its first-ever Bright Ideas in Travel list.
Christina has received the Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award from Airports Council International – North America and has been named the Director of the Year for medium-size airports by Airport Revenue News.
The daughter of a pilot, Christina began her career in commercial aviation working for the Massachusetts Port Authority which operates Boston Logan International Airport. She went on to serve as Managing Officer for Airport Services for SH&E, leading a global team of aviation consultants.
Originally from New England, Christina holds a Master of Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts.
She is a member of the board of directors for S&T Bancorp, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Pittsburgh branch, the Senator John Heinz History Center and U.S. Travel Association. She previously served on the board of EQT Corporation.
