Sarah Ottrey

Sarah Ottrey is the chairwoman of Christchurch Airport, where she has been instrumental in guiding the airport through the post-pandemic recovery of tourism in New Zealand. Under her leadership, the airport has seen a 7.5% increase in international flight capacity for the peak summer season, reflecting a positive trend for the South Island's tourism market. Ottrey has been vocal about the need for targeted support and funding for tourism and major events, emphasizing the importance of making New Zealand a competitive destination for airlines. Her experience as a former executive at Air New Zealand gives her unique insights into the aviation and tourism sectors.