An interim Chief Executive Officer is to take up position at the VC Bird International Airport effective today, September 29, 2025.
This as the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) has engaged Brakkam Aviation Management, LLC (Brakkam) to provide interim executive management and support during the absence of a permanent Chief Executive Officer.
Brakkam will assist with the recruitment of a new CEO and advise on enhancements to strengthen efficiency, safety, customer experience, financial sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
ABAA, established under the Airport Authority Act of 2006, manages the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua and the Barbuda International Airport in Barbuda. This engagement comes at a critical time as preparations advance for the 2026 ICAO audit and certification of both the VCBIA and the BIA.
ABAA Chairman Rolston Potter noted that the Authority is at a pivotal stage in its growth as an international hub, requiring world-class management systems. “Brakkam brings proven leadership and expertise within the global aviation sector, positioning the ABAA to meet and exceed international standards,” he said.
Brakkam LLC, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has worked with major clients including the World Bank Group, Guangdong Airport Authority (China), Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Airports Authority of Jamaica, the Governments of St. Lucia and the British Virgin Islands. Its services cover airport planning, development, and management across the globe.
Brakkam LLC, has appointed its founder and principal, Miguel Southwell, an Antiguan, to serve as project leader and Interim CEO of ABAA commencing September 29, 2025.
With more than 40 years of aviation experience, Mr. Southwell previously led Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest passenger airport, and has served in senior roles at Miami International Airport. His global contributions include leadership roles within Airports Council International (ACI) and advisory work for CARICOM on regional air connectivity.
