MAG has announced the appointment of Ken O’Toole’s as the new managing director of Manchester Airport.

O’Toole has been chief commercial officer with the company since 2012.

Over the last two years, Andrew Cowan has overseen operations at Manchester Airport as part of his role as MAG chief operating officer.

He will now take on the new role of MAG chief strategy officer and have responsibility for leading key strategic initiatives designed to support the long term growth and development of the group.

Both appointments will be effective immediately.

Charlie Cornish, chief executive of MAG, said: “MAG has made remarkable progress over the past four years, and is now a fast growing airport services group with enormously strong prospects.

“Both Ken and Andrew have played key roles in that transformation process.

“Thanks to Andrew’s leadership, Manchester Airport is enjoying a period of sustained growth and Ken will ensure that we maintain a sharp focus on providing passengers and airlines with the level of service that is rightly expected of us, while at the same time expanding the range of routes available from the airport.

“These appointments will enable the airport to continue to flourish and help drive economic growth across the North, and support the development of the Group as a leading airport services company.”