As Chair and CEO, George Casey is responsible for all aspects of Vantage Group’s corporate strategy, growth initiatives, and global portfolio.

For over 40 years in the airport and aviation sector, George has been involved in capital planning and airport development, finance, operations, commercial management, mergers and acquisitions, and structuring and negotiating partnerships in almost every region of the world. He has participated in the analysis, assessment and review of more than 170 airports worldwide under different contractual and governance structures and overseen more than $10 billion in airport financing in support of capital projects and acquisitions.

Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, George has led more than 20 successful airport transactions and chaired or served on 16 airport boards of directors worldwide. His pivotal role in structuring partnerships, building successful teams, and delivering customized solutions has made him a recognized industry expert.

George is the former Board Chair of LaGuardia Gateway Partners, which redeveloped and manages LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, and current Chair of JFK Millennium Partners, the Vantage-led company managing Terminal 7 and building the new $4.2 billion Terminal 6 at JFK International Airport. George also serves on the board of directors for the Rick Hansen Foundation, to support inclusion for people with disabilities.

Before joining Vantage, George held executive positions with KPMG, PwC, and Airport Group International, where he collaborated with stakeholders to solve complex airport and transportation infrastructure challenges in jurisdictions around the world.