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Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, has appointed Carsten Nørland as its new chief commercial officer (CCO).
Nørland will oversee the group’s commercial operations, including route development, retail, duty-free, food and beverage, property management, and partnerships.
He was previously chief executive of Scandlines, where he led a company-wide transformation that delivered record freight and leisure traffic, stronger financial results, and long-term repositioning.
Nørland has also held senior roles at Royal Unibrew and Copenhagen Airport.
Carsten Nørland to oversee commercial strategy at Abu Dhabi Airports
At Abu Dhabi Airports, he will lead the development of a commercial strategy covering both aeronautical revenue, through airline partnerships and network expansion, and non-aeronautical streams, including concessions, digital platforms, real estate, and passenger services.
“We are thrilled to welcome Carsten Nørland to the Abu Dhabi Airports leadership team,” said Elena Sorlini, managing director and chief executive officer at Abu Dhabi Airports. “His exceptional track record in transforming commercial operations and delivering sustainable growth aligns with our strategic goals.”
Nørland joins shortly after the opening of the new terminal at Zayed International Airport. Abu Dhabi Airports said his focus will be on strengthening passenger services, expanding partnerships, and unlocking new revenue streams to support the emirate’s aviation and tourism growth.
