
DAVID LANHAM
Chief Executive Officer BBS (Hons) MPrac.Acc. CPA
David Lanham is the Chief Executive Officer at Palmerston North Airport Limited, having held the position since April 2014.
David has extensive international aviation experience in airport management, airline network & commercial planning, and airfreight management. He also has corporate experience in retail strategy and property development, and possesses technical skills in finance & accounting. Prior to joining Palmerston North Airport David gained over 15 years of commercial aviation experience at Air New Zealand, Gulf Air (Bahrain), and as an aviation management consultant. David has worked on airline & airport assignments in Australasia, Asia, Africa, Middle East, and the South Pacific.
David’s commercial experience is supported by professional qualifications in finance and accounting. He is a certified practising accountant (CPA Australia), holds a First Class Honours degree in Finance from Massey University, Palmerston North, and a Masters in Practising Accounting from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.

JONATHON BAKER
Finance Manager
Jonathon Baker joined the team at Palmerston North Airport Limited in October 2020 as the Finance Manager. Jonathon brings over ten years of finance experience, having worked previously for Ernst & Young Auckland and Metlifecare. Jonathon also brings his aviation experience to the team, having previously worked for Air New Zealand in a number of finance roles.
As the Finance Manager, Jonathon is responsible for managing the day-to-day and strategic finance function, overseeing board reporting, financial reporting, treasury, accounts payable/receivable and corporate secretarial for the airport. He also manages key relationships, including those with our bank and auditors. Jonathon holds a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Property conjoint degree from the University of Auckland, is a Chartered Accountant and member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

OLIVIA PIERRE
Commercial and Customer Experience Manager
Olivia joined the Palmerston North Airport team in March 2021. She is an experienced aviation professional, starting her career with Air New Zealand in 1999 and holding various management roles spanning commercial, airport operations and customer experience. More recently, Olivia was part of the leadership team at Queenstown Airport and prior to that at Hawke’s Bay Airport.
In her role as Commercial and Customer Experience Manager, Olivia is responsible for the aeronautical revenue and the commercial portfolio including leases and licences for the terminal, ground transport and commercial property. She will also have accountability for customer experience at the airport. Olivia gained a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Auckland.

MUHAMMAD DAHLAN
Capital Projects and Asset Manager
Muhammad joined the Palmerston North Airport team in November 2021. He has over 14 years of experience in the construction industry having previously worked on the MTB project in Abu Dhabi and the New Port and Drydock Development in Oman.
He is a chartered professional engineer in New Zealand and the UK with a MSc in Environmental Engineering and Project Management from the University of Leeds.
Muhammad’s role includes working closely on commercial developments, asset and project management here at the airport.

BRENT LAWRY
Terminal and Facilities Manager
Brent Lawry joined Palmerston North Airport Limited in July 2015 and has held the role of Terminal and Facilities Manager since September 2016.
Previously, Brent had a long career with KiwiRail, holding positions within the industry including Operations Manager- Terminals and Accident Investigator. He has significant experience with logistics, and operating large teams throughout the Central North Island region. Brent also implemented a Terminal Standardisation programme nationally for KiwiRail, which refined the core business. Brent has also worked as an independent consultant for an inland port developed at Longburn. Brent holds a diploma in Front Line Management (BSB51001).

TERRY COONEY
Airfield Operations Manager
Terry Cooney joined Palmerston North Airport Limited in 2017.
Terry has over 36 years’ experience within military and civil aviation industry. Twenty of those years, Terry served for the Royal New Zealand Airforce. He has extensive experience and knowledge in emergency management planning, response, command and training; external training development and delivery; safety management systems.
Terry holds a National Diploma in Airport Operations and an industry assessor to ServiceIQ and EMQUAL for Airport Operations and Airport Fire Fighting.
Terry’s role includes the management of the Rescue Fire team and airside operations.