Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Update
April 22 at 11:30 am – 1:15 pm
The Gwinnett Chamber’s On Topic series will feature a discussion on Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, offering insight into one of the world’s busiest airports and its impact on regional growth and connectivity. The program will highlight airport operations, ongoing initiatives, and the role the airport plays in driving economic development across metro Atlanta.
Attendees will hear from airport leadership and gain a closer look at how infrastructure, innovation, and partnerships are shaping the future of air travel in the region. As part of the Chamber’s signature series, the event provides a valuable opportunity for business leaders and professionals to stay informed and engaged on key issues affecting the local and global economy.
Featured Speaker
Ricky Smith
General Manager, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Ricky Smith is the General Manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport. He leads a multi-billion-dollar modernization program while overseeing daily operations that serve more than 108 million passengers annually.
Prior to Atlanta, Ricky served as Executive Director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration, managing BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport. A 30-plus-year aviation leader, he has driven record passenger growth, award-winning customer service, and major capital programs in Baltimore, Cleveland, and now Atlanta.
Ricky’s focus is simple: safe, reliable operations; smart, on-time construction; and partnerships that grow jobs and opportunity across metro Atlanta.
He holds degrees in business and management and is active nationally in aviation leadership.
