AeroSphere — Management & Organisation
The governance structure, the executive leadership mandate and the organisational build-up underpinning AeroSphere.
Section 11 · Business Plan
Management & Organisation
The governance structure, the executive leadership mandate and the organisational build-up underpinning AeroSphere.
AeroSphere will be led by an experienced executive team spanning
aviation operations, infrastructure development, finance and commercial
real estate, governed by an independent board and supported by
specialist advisers. Given the capital intensity and regulatory
complexity of the venture, governance and management depth are central
to the investment case.
10.1 Governance Structure
The Company will operate a two-tier governance structure: a board of
directors with a majority of non-executive and independent members
responsible for strategy, risk and capital allocation; and an executive
committee responsible for day-to-day management. Board sub-committees
will cover audit and risk, investment and capital projects, and
remuneration and nominations. Development-finance and strategic equity
investors will be offered board representation commensurate with their
holdings.
10.2 Executive Leadership Mandate
| Role | Core mandate |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Strategy, stakeholder & regulator relations, capital raising |
| Chief Financial Officer | Financial management, treasury, debt & investor reporting |
| Chief Operating Officer | Airfield, terminal, cargo & security operations |
| Chief Development Officer | Capital projects, construction & aerotropolis property |
| Chief Commercial Officer | Airline, cargo & tenant acquisition; retail & concessions |
| Head of Safety & Compliance | SACAA/ICAO compliance, SMS, environmental |
10.3 Organisational Build-Up
Headcount scales with the development phases, from a lean development
team at financial close to a full operating organisation by Year 5. The
Company will prioritise local skills development, technical training and
aviation-sector employment, supporting both operational quality and its
social licence to operate.
| Function | Yr 1 | Yr 3 | Yr 5 | Yr 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive & corporate | 12 | 20 | 28 | 34 |
| Airfield & operations | 40 | 180 | 320 | 420 |
| Cargo & logistics | 10 | 90 | 180 | 260 |
| Commercial & property | 8 | 35 | 60 | 80 |
| Safety, security & support | 30 | 140 | 260 | 340 |
| Total headcount | 100 | 465 | 848 | 1,134 |
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