As a senior executive of more than 30 years across aviation, construction and retail, Simon Hickey leads the team developing the business and infrastructure for Sydney’s new airport, Western Sydney International Airport (WSI). 

Formerly CEO of Qantas’ International, Freight and Frequent Flyer businesses, as well as Greencross and Campus Living Villages, Simon currently serves on the boards of IAG Loyalty and Western Sydney University. 

Simon‘s role and goal is to leverage leading sustainability, people and digital outcomes to set a new benchmark for passengers, airlines and air cargo operators.Simon sees WSI as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to elevate Western Sydney to the world stage and drive tangible and enduring socioeconomic outcomes for the region’s communities.