Lysa Leiponis

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About Lysa Leiponis

Innovative and forward-thinking Board Member, Aviation industry Leader and Advisor providing valued counsel in all areas of aviation leadership and airport development to airport leaders, investors, airlines, and industry stakeholders. Visionary and persuasive CEO/Principal of aviation advisory firm with 36 years of notable experience. Former CEO of 20th largest U.S. airport, LaGuardia Airport, and proven industry champion of world-class airport transformation. Recognized for excellence in leading multiple interdependent complex airport functions, and galvanizing airport stakeholders, to ensure the delivery of an unprecedented $9 billion capital investment program. Credited as a founding partner in the largest Public Private Partnership in US airport infrastructure history. Expertise in corporate governance, business resiliency, crisis management, infrastructure and business development, operations and logistics, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, risk management and safety, program management, sustainability, customer outreach, community engagement, and government and public policy.