Christina Cassotis is Chief Executive Officer of the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA), which operates Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC).

Under Christina’s leadership, PIT has transformed into an industry-changing origin-and-destination airport with record growth. She has recruited multiple new domestic and international carriers for passenger and cargo service, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. AGC has also experienced its own renaissance, capitalizing on the growth of private flying.

Christina is focused on making PIT one of the most accessible airports in the world for all – one that is built by and for Pittsburgh. Under her leadership, ACAA is constructing a new, state-of-the-art terminal, scheduled to open in early 2025.

Her innovation-centric approach led to the creation of PIT’s microgrid, which has made the airport one of the most resilient in the world, and the development of Presley’s Place, a space dedicated to people with sensory challenges. Her nationally recognized approach to workforce development provides access to airport opportunities, on-site skills training and childcare. Christina’s focus on innovation for the passenger experience led her to establish xBridge, a tech and startup incubator at PIT.

Christina has an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and bachelor’s degree from University of Massachusetts