The Newcastle Airport Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Linc Horton to the position of CEO, Newcastle Airport, effective 5 May 2025. This year is a momentous year for the airport with its imminent opening of the International Terminal and the growth in the airport’s partnerships with the defence industry in Australia.
Linc Horton has been Global Head of Property for Toll Group for the last few years. Toll Group’s revenue for FY22 was $7.6 billion. Prior to that he was part of the Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Pty Ltd) executive team as their Chief of Property from 2008 – 2020. He has previously worked in the UK as part of the BAA Lynton executive team as Investment Director accountable for the company’s investment strategy and their Airport Property Partnership.
During his time at Melbourne Airport he had carriage of the commercial property business, capital projects delivery team, and facilities management. Linc was instrumental in the planning and development of the airport’s commercial estate, growing it to a $105 million per annum revenue business. Linc is well known and respected for his deal making and commercial acumen and relationships with stakeholders.
Linc is currently Chair, North Link, a Melbourne business association that seeks to facilitate actions that support the sustainable economic development of Melbourne’s north and bring economic and social benefits to the region and its people. Linc is also the current Deputy Chair of the Regional Development Australia, Melbourne Committee.
Jude Munro AO, Board Chair, Newcastle Airport stated, “We are thrilled that Linc will be joining the airport to lead the airport team. He comes to the airport with a long and outstanding experience in airports and a history of achievements in property development and other airport related negotiations.”
“We know that Linc will be an active contributor to the business networks in the Hunter region in his role as CEO, Newcastle Airport.”
Linc Horton stated, “I am excited to be joining the airport at this time. It is clear the airport plays a pivotal role in the success of the Hunter Region and I look forward to playing my part. My wife and I are looking forward to our move to the Hunter region with all that it has to offer a family of teenage children.”
Linc will move to the Hunter region and will start his role on the 5th of May 2025.
