Brendan Reed Director of Airport Planning & Environmental Affairs San Diego Airport Authority

Brendan Reed is the Director of Airport Planning & Environmental Affairs for the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, which owns and operates the San Diego International Airport.  As a senior member of the Airport’s Development Division team, he is responsible for guiding the organization’s policies concerning airport master planning, corporate sustainability, environmental compliance, and noise abatement. Brendan spearheads numerous enterprise-wide initiatives including the integration of sustainability principles into capital projects and business strategies, ongoing certification through the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, and coordination with federal and state regulatory agencies.  He also currently serves as the Chair of the Airports Council International - North America’s Environmental Affairs Committee and is a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives.  In 2020, Brendan was recognized with a National Climate Leadership Award and an Airports Going Green Award for his contributions to the airport industry in sustainability leadership.