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Kelowna International’s Samaddar becomes Chair of Airports Council
Congratulations to Kelowna International Airport Director Sam Samaddar on becoming the Chair of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) as of Jan. 1.
A complete list of the ACI-NA Board of Directors and leadership is available on the ACI-NA website.
Kelowna International Airport Director Sam Samaddar became Chair of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) on Jan. 1. Samaddar was elected to the position in November 2021 and succeeds outgoing Chair Lew S. Bleiweis, A.A.E., Executive Director of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority.
Samaddar began his airport career at the Vancouver International Airport in 1988 and began working for the Kelowna International Airport as superintendent of airport operations in 1992. In 2008, he was appointed Airport Director of the Kelowna International Airport. He is also a board member at Tourism Kelowna and Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission.
In addition to welcoming Samaddar, ACI-NA announced the election of several new Board members and Policy Council leadership. A complete list of the ACI-NA Board of Directors and leadership is available on the ACI-NA website.