Jost Lammers becomes ACI World Governing Board Chair

Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport, takes over as Chair of the ACI World Governing Board (WGB) for the 2026-2027 term. 

A globally recognised aviation leader, Lammers has served on the ACI World Governing Board since 2019 – including as Vice Chair from 2024–2025 – and previously sat on the ACI EUROPE Board from 2017–2023. As President of ACI EUROPE during the COVID-19 crisis, he strengthened collaboration across the region and championed recovery. 

The ACI World Governing Board comprises 28 airport CEOs nominated by ACI’s five regions and provides strategic direction on policy, operations, sustainability, and innovation on behalf of airports worldwide. Lammers succeeds Candace McGraw, retired CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, who concludes her term as ACI World’s first female Chair. 

Munich Airport CEO Jost Lammers said: “It is an honour for me to serve as the Chair of the ACI World Governing Board. My dedication is focused on strengthening ACI’s leadership role on the global stage. By uniting strong advocacy, effective governance, and collaboration with global partners, we can ensure airports evolve as innovative, sustainable, and people-focused organisations, enhancing their role as vital hubs of mobility and economic growth.” 

Find out more in ACI World’s official statement here.