Airport Authority Hong Kong Elevates Yao Zhaocong to Chief Operating Officer
SingTao · 4 SOURCES1 day ago4 MIN
Summary
The Airport Authority Hong Kong announced on October 1, 2026, two senior management appointments effective immediately. Yao Zhaocong, formerly Executive Director of Airport Operations, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Concurrently, Chen Zhengsi, Executive Director of Commercial, has taken on the additional role of CEO of the Airport Authority's subsidiary, IEC Holdings Limited, overseeing SKYTOPIA business development. Both executives report directly to Airport Authority Chief Executive Angela Zhang (張李佳蕙) .
Key Points
- Yao Zhaocong joined the Airport Authority in 1995 and has over 30 years of aviation industry experience
- As COO, Yao will lead airport operations, logistics and cargo, and aviation industry sectors
- Yao was instrumental in establishing the world's largest driverless vehicle fleet at HKIA
- Chen Zhengsi will continue overseeing commercial operations, including retail and property development
- As CEO of IEC Holdings, Chen will drive SKYTOPIA projects including 11 SKIES entertainment hub
Why It Matters
The dual appointments reinforce the Airport Authority's leadership structure as Hong Kong International Airport pursues major expansion initiatives. With Yao's operational expertise and Chen's commercial acumen, the airport is positioned to strengthen its status as Asia's premier aviation hub while advancing flagship developments like 11 SKIES and the Airport Yacht Harbour .
The dual appointments reinforce the Airport Authority's leadership structure as Hong Kong International Airport pursues major expansion initiatives. With Yao's operational expertise and Chen's commercial acumen, the airport is positioned to strengthen its status as Asia's premier aviation hub while advancing flagship developments like 11 SKIES and the Airport Yacht Harbour .