Airport Authority Selects New Chief Executive Officer

The Albany County Airport Authority today appointed Philip Calderone of Albany to become the new Chief Executive Officer of the Albany County Airport Authority. The section of Calderone follows an extensive recruitment and interview process to select a new Chief Executive Officer to replace retiring long-term CEO John A. O’Donnell.

Calderon will take over the critical leadership position before the end of Nov. at an annual salary of $185,000.

Father Kenneth Doyle, Chairperman of the Airport’s Board explained, “The Board and I are extremely pleased that someone of the leadership depth and experience of Phil Calderone will be taking the reins of our thriving airport from our very effective current CEO John O’Donnell. We anticipate a seamless transition, especially because Phil has such a depth of knowledge of the Capital District, given his extended service, first as Deputy Mayor of Albany for 17 years and his recent position as Deputy Albany County Executive and Counsel.”