Huntley A.
Lawrence
Chief Operating Officer (COO) at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
https://www.panynj.govHuntley A. Lawrence, a 36-year veteran of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) on January 26, 2022. Huntley severed as Acting Chief Operating Officer since January 2021 and Director of Aviation since January 2017.
As COO, Huntley is responsible for working with the Port Authority’s five lines of business – Aviation, Port, PATH, Tunnels, Bridges & Terminals, and the World Trade Center – as well as the Operations Services Department. His leadership experience and long record of accomplishments will be invaluable in guiding their work.
As Director of Aviation, he is responsible for managing one of the world’s largest airport systems – John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, New York Stewart International and Teterboro airports – with revenues of $2.5 billion and a staff of over 1,500 aviation professionals. Prior to becoming director, Huntley served as Deputy Director of Aviation, a role he had held since May 2014.
During his tenure as director, Huntley has successfully led the airport system through a once-in-a-generation transformation, including unprecedented investment in airport facilities, 21st century customer experience, and the implementation of a more effective governance structure. Major components of a new LaGuardia opened, and significant progress continues on a new terminal at Newark Liberty while planning advances on the future redevelopment of JFK. Huntley has consistently been a strategic visionary with the ability to unify staff towards a common vision, establishing a well-deserved reputation as a leader of the highest caliber. Most recently, Huntley led the implementation of best-in-class COVID-19 safety protocols at the airports as part of a vision to deliver world-class service at world-class airports