Tampa International Airport CEO search comes down to two finalists

TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority has narrowed its search for the next CEO of Tampa International Airport down to two finalists.

Four candidates, all of whom are current TPA executives, were up for the job when the Board of Directors met on Wednesday morning. Board members whittled the field down to two:

Michael Stephens, General Counsel and Executive Vice President
John Tiliacos, Executive Vice President of Operations and Customer Service

Photos of Michael Stephens and John Tiliacos courtesy of Tampa International Airport.

Both finalists will give a presentation to the board at a special meeting scheduled for Nov. 12. It will be open to the public beginning at 9 a.m. in the SkyCenter One Boardroom, located at 5411 Skycenter Drive, Level 4.

The new CEO will take over after Joe Lopano officially retires in 2025.

This process comes amid sweeping changes at TPA, including the addition of a new two-story, 16-gate terminal set to open in 2028. Airside D is the final phase of the airport's master plan.

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