About Our Job

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

DEN is seeking an innovative and dynamic Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to spearhead the implementation of the CEO’s Vision and Strategy. As a vital member of our executive team, the CCO will be instrumental in translating our overarching vision into actionable strategies and goals.

In this senior leadership role, the CCO will provide strategic counsel and operational support to the CEO, utilizing exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills to elevate the CEO’s priorities and foster positive outcomes for both the local and regional communities. This includes cultivating and managing strong relationships with major corporate partners, as well as engaging with the small and minority-owned business community, and labor organizations. This division supports DEN with a variety of services to include procurement of all contracts at DEN (expenditure and revenue) as well as sourcing of all the goods and related services to run a smooth operation. It oversees an inventory warehouse, copy center, manages moves and surplus across the campus as well as record retention requirements. This division also includes the Risk Management and Construction Safety teams who oversee all insurance policies and programs (i.e., Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Programs – ROCIP), claims management, and construction safety at DEN.

The position is guided by a commitment to advancing equity in airport operations, including the diversification of contracting opportunities, greater accountability in vendor selection processes, and the creation of pathways for local, minority-, and women-owned businesses to participate in DEN’s continued growth.

The CCO will be responsible for leading the commercial operations strategy of the executive office, to drive high impact, equitable outcomes for Denver International Airport.   Additionally, the CCO will be responsible for:

• Business Operations: Examining and ensuring the work of the airports sustainability and compliance divisions are executed in collaboration with aviation and citywide standards
• Rental Car Business: Managing relationships and revenue streams with rental car companies operating within the airport, fostering strong partnerships and maximizing profitability.
• Westin Hotel: Overseeing and managing the relationship with the Westin Hotel at DEN, which is responsible for hotel and convention operations at the airport-owned property.
• Airline Affairs: Directing the team responsible for managing relationships with airline partners, negotiating use and lease agreements, optimizing gate and terminal allocation, and supporting air service development in collaboration with route planning and marketing teams. 
• Concessions: Providing strategic direction, planning, and oversight of DEN’s concessions program, encompassing food & beverage, retail, personal services, and specialty leasing.
• Additional Duties: Attending to other responsibilities as assigned or necessary to support the overall mission of the airport.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

We are looking for candidates who possess some, or all, of the following experience, knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• 10+ years of demonstrated strategic leadership experience within large and complex matrix organizations. Experience in the airline/aviation industry is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage, negotiate, and implement contracts and relationships related to commercial operations at the Denver International Airport.

• Knowledge of infrastructure and security operations to be able to determine/implement priorities, goals and objectives of the organ