Speaker Biograghy: Damian arrived at TPA in March of 2011, as Tampa International Airport’s new Vice President of Business Planning, bringing a combined 25 years of direct airline, airport and aviation consulting experience to the role. In January of 2014, Damian took on the added responsibilities of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Information Officer for the airport. Prior to accepting his current position in Tampa, he spent three years working at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport as its Assistant Vice President of Market Planning & Analysis. Prior to his work at DFW, Damian held leadership positions at Sabre Holdings, managing the company's international airport consulting practice, as well as various leadership roles across the commercial and planning areas within both Qatar Airways and American Airlines.


Day 2 - 11 March
Session: Airport Design, Planning & Development

09:55 - 10:20 - Tampa Gateway Center – a new ConRAC and automated people mover at TPA
Synopsis: Tampa International Airport, rated in the top three airports in the world for customer satisfaction, is embarking on a billion-dollar development programme, the largest in its history. The expansion programme was created as part of the master plan update that was approved in April 2013. This bold plan focuses on decongesting the kerbsides, roadways, and main terminal. The master plan will also expand the existing facilities to double its capacity. The centrepiece of the plan includes a new 2.6 million square foot consolidated rental car facility (ConRAC) with connection to the main terminal by an automated people mover (APM).

Audience will learn:

• The master plan update is a true vision of the CEO, Executive Management and the Tampa Bay Community
• The master plan adheres to the core aspects of the original terminal design developed in the 1960s
• The master plan implementation will ensure that facilities will be first class, convenient, efficient and sustainable.
• Master plans should be developed in a way that is flexible and scalable so facilities are built only when needed