Brendan Reed was appointed Vice President & Chief Operations Officer effective March 25, 2026. In this role, Mr. Reed is responsible for setting the strategic direction for terminal and airside operations, aviation and public safety, operational planning and readiness, and facilities management at San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Most recently, Mr. Reed served as Senior Director of Operational Planning & Readiness at SAN, where he brought together stakeholders across the airport to deliver a seamless operational launch of the airport’s new Terminal 1 and associated parking, roadway, and airfield facilities. He also supported strategic planning and the overall coordination of the Airport Authority’s Operations Division.
Prior to this role, Mr. Reed served as the Airport Authority’s Director of Airport Planning & Environmental Affairs. As part of the Airport’s Development Division leadership team, he guided the organization’s policies related to airport master planning and land use compatibility planning, environmental management, corporate sustainability, and noise abatement. Mr. Reed also spearheaded enterprise-wide initiatives, including the integration of sustainability principles into capital projects and business strategies, ongoing certification through the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, and coordination with federal and state regulatory agencies.
Mr. Reed has represented the Airport Authority on regional and industry committees, including the San Diego Association of Governments (Regional Energy Working Group), the California Airports Council (Environmental Affairs Committee), and Airports Council International–World (Environment Standing Committee, Chair).
Mr. Reed is an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) through the American Association of Airport Executives and a LEED Accredited Professional through the U.S. Green Building Council.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Richmond and a Master of Science in Ecology from San Diego State University.
Airport Authority Executive Leadership Team:
Atif Saeed – President & Chief Executive Officer
Scott Brickner – Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
Hampton Brown – Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer
Amy Gonzalez – General Counsel
Lee Parravano – Chief Auditor
Brendan Reed – Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
Angela Shafer-Payne – Vice President & Chief Development Officer
San Diego International Airport (SAN) provides seamless travel experiences with nonstop flights to destinations worldwide, offering convenient services and amenities for all travelers.
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