Denver Airport Gets Interim CEO | Denver News

Denver International Airport is getting a new interim CEO—Dave LaPorte takes the reins August 3rd, stepping in after Phil Washington’s departure. With deep ties to the airport since 2012 and prior experience with Southwest Airlines, LaPorte brings trusted leadership and operational savvy. Mayor Mike Johnston praised his broad respect across airlines and staff, emphasizing safety, customer experience, and smooth operations as top priorities. While LaPorte handles the interim role, the city is already launching a nationwide search for the permanent CEO—with community input and City Council approval required. This transition aims to keep Denver International at the forefront of global aviation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8441b8447edc5d6a