The Grenada Airports Authority (GAA) has made a key leadership announcement, confirming that seasoned industry executive Dellison Charles will take up the post of General Manager when his appointment goes into effect on July 13, 2026. Bringing with him more than 15 years of top-tier leadership experience spanning aviation, logistics and customer service across the Caribbean and Latin American regions, Charles has built a reputation as a strategic, results-focused leader capable of driving meaningful change. Over the course of his career, he has built a distinguished track record centered on refining operational performance, forging durable, productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, and steering large-scale organizational transformation projects. Before joining GAA, Charles held senior leadership roles at three major regional industry players: FedEx Express, Copa Airlines, and the eZone Group. In these positions, he successfully led cross-functional teams of varied backgrounds and skill sets, rolling out a series of targeted initiatives that boosted operational efficiency, lifted overall customer satisfaction, deepened employee engagement across teams, and delivered consistent, long-term growth in business performance. As the new General Manager, Charles will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for all airport operations, advancing GAA’s core business objectives, and spearheading long-term growth projects that position the authority for future success. His deep pre-existing expertise in airport operational management, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and operational excellence makes him uniquely suited to guide the organization through its next phase of evolution and strengthen its role serving the broader Caribbean region. Shonda Cadore, Chair of the GAA Board of Directors, shared the board’s optimism around the appointment in an official statement. “We are delighted to welcome Mr Charles as our new General Manager,” Cadore said. “We are confident that his forward-thinking vision and deep industry expertise will help us advance our key strategic priorities, while we continue to deliver safe, efficient, and exceptional service to our passengers, industry partners, and the local community.” The GAA also took the opportunity to publicly recognize the contributions of Kurt Williams, who stepped in to serve as Acting General Manager throughout the leadership transition process. The authority highlighted Williams’ steady leadership and unwavering commitment during this interim period, which ensured no disruption to daily airport operations and allowed key organizational initiatives to continue moving forward on schedule. GAA closed its announcement by inviting industry stakeholders, community partners, and employees to join in welcoming Charles to the organization and offering their support as he prepares to begin this new leadership role. Disclaimer: NOW Grenada holds no responsibility for opinions, statements, or third-party contributor content. To report potential abusive content, follow the designated reporting link provided on the platform.