The Supervisory Board of Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH extended Managing Director Cenk Özöztürk’s contract by five years, securing his tenure until 2032. This early renewal, decided on 25 June 2026, reflects his successful performance since becoming Managing Director in Summer 2024 and the airport’s strategic growth trajectory. Özöztürk, 47, oversees Aviation, Ground Services, HR, Infrastructure, and IT as COO, having joined the airport in 2013. The extension ensures leadership continuity alongside CEO Thilo Schmid, reinforcing stability in airport management during a period of expansion. No financial terms or original contract end date were disclosed, but the decision underscores confidence in Özöztürk’s operational strategy and the airport’s ongoing development.