New Director Touches Down at Newcastle Airport

Newcastle Airport has welcomed international institutional real estate executive, Morgan Parker as a Director to its Board.

Speaking today about the appointment, Newcastle Airport CEO Dr Peter Cock said Mr Parker would bring invaluable skills and international experience to the organisation.

“An experienced leader with a portfolio of non-executive board roles, Mr Parker will bring global knowledge and expertise to strengthen our business and drive further economic growth for our region.

“His background and expertise will lend itself particularly well to the further development of Astra Aerolab, as we position it as a globally significant centre for defence and aerospace innovation and excellence," Mr Cock said.

During his 25-year career as an international investor, developer and banker at some of the world's most successful firms, Mr Parker has completed scores of projects across nine countries and several continents.

In taking up his position as a Director, Mr Parker said, “It is an absolute honour to join the Board of Newcastle Airport – the gateway to Australia’s largest regional economy. I look forward to working with my Board colleagues and management to help deliver the airport our region deserves.” 

A resident of Brisbane, Mr Parker will be in the region today for Newcastle Airport’s August Board meeting.