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Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel experiences, has today announced that Simon Geere will step back from the role of Group CEO to become the company’s Group Executive Chairman, with Marine Eugène being appointed as the airport’s new Group CEO. The changes will take effect from 1st September 2026.
Farnborough Airport, the UK’s largest business aviation airport and Europe’s pre-eminent travel gateway, has announced changes to its senior leadership team. After more than 6 years as CEO, Simon Geere will become Group Executive Chairman, with Marine Eugène joining the company as its new Group CEO.
Marine Eugène brings nearly 20 years’ experience in business aviation having held senior roles with both NetJets and Flexjet, two of Farnborough Airport’s largest operators. Most recently she was a member of the management board of Moonfare, the global digital investment platform, where she oversaw the firm's funds investor relations, marketing and client services functions.
Commenting on the changes, Simon Geere said ‘It has been an immense privilege to have led the company during what has been a period of significant investment and strong financial growth. I am very much looking forward to working with Marine as we continue this incredible journey.’
Marine Eugène said ‘Farnborough Airport is recognised across the world for its best-in-class facilities and outstanding service. The airport has a pivotal role in supporting UK economic growth and I am tremendously excited about the opportunity to work closely with the airport’s business partners and its stakeholders to ensure its future success.’
Susana Leith-Smith, Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Asset Management, said “We are grateful to Simon for his leadership and commitment over many years, which have helped shape Farnborough into the high-quality business it is today. We are particularly pleased he will continue to support the company as Executive Chair, providing continuity at an important time. We are also delighted to welcome Marine as CEO and look forward to her bringing deep sector experience as she leads the business into its next phase of growth.”
Farnborough Airport, the birthplace of British aviation and home to the world-renowned Farnborough International Airshow, is the UK’s market-leading business aviation gateway serving London and the southeast. Providing essential access to smaller-light aircraft in London’s increasingly congested airport system, Farnborough Airport supports a diverse customer base, from global companies to small business enterprises, requiring time-critical air connectivity of high-economic consequence.
