Julius Bengtsson will be the new airport manager at Visby Airport. He most recently came from the role as President and CEO of Geab and will take up his new position at Swedavia on January 18, 2027.

Julius Bengtsson has held several senior positions within Geab and is currently the company's President and CEO. He will remain in the position until the transfer to Swedavia in January.

Bengtsson has a Master's degree in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics and has experience in business and operations development, among other things. He has previously worked with investment issues at Science Park Gotland and as a management consultant in Stockholm.

– With his broad experience in leadership and business development in customer-facing operations, he will be a strong addition to both Swedavia and Visby Airport, says Karin Öhrström, Director Regional Airports at Swedavia.

Will develop Gotland's accessibility

Visby Airport plays a central role in Gotland's connections with the mainland and for the region's tourism industry. In his new role, Bengtsson will work on the airport's continued development and Swedavia's transformation efforts.

– The airport is central to both accessibility and development of the region and for me it means a fantastic opportunity to, together with colleagues and partners at the airport, help strengthen Gotland while contributing to the climate transition, says Julius Bengtsson.

He will take office as airport manager on January 18, 2027.