MAp today notes that Brussels Airport has appointed Mr Arnaud Feist as Chief Executive Officer.

MAp Chief Executive Officer, Ms Kerrie Mather, said, "We are delighted to announce that Arnaud will be stepping up into the role of CEO. He has served as Brussels Airport's Chief Financial Officer since 2005 and his experience in working with the airport's stakeholders makes him the ideal candidate to lead Brussels Airport's exciting future growth program.

"He will play a key role in taking forward the airport's future growth plans as well as providing appropriate continuity to the significant progress which has been made over the last year," Ms Mather added.

Mr Feist said, "I am excited to have this opportunity. My focus will be to build on the strong foundations already in place, further cementing Brussels Airport's role as a transport interchange for Europe, in constructive partnership with all the airport's stakeholders."

Prior to joining Brussels Airport, Arnaud was Vice President, Finance and Information Technology at SCA Packaging in Brussels. SCA was Europe's leader in corrugated board packaging with sales of EUR3bn, operating 230 plants in 24 countries and employing 18,000 people.

Arnaud is a Belgian national.