Mark Gale

CEO, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Mark Gale assumed the position of CEO/Director of Aviation for the Broward County Aviation Department in March 2016. Prior to his arrival in Broward County, Mark served as the CEO of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) from 2009 to 2016, and as the Deputy Director of Aviation for Operations and Facilities from 2000 to 2009. Mark held several other positions with PHL dating back to 1985, and he retired from the City of Philadelphia in January 2016.

In his current role, Mark is responsible for the overall executive management and operation of Broward County’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) and North Perry (HWO) Airports, including master plan and strategic vision development, implementation of capital improvement programs, financial metrics and performance, internal and external business relationships, operational efficiency and guest experience initiatives.

Mark holds a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Studies from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Mark is an accredited member in the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and currently serves as Chair on the Executive Committee of the National Board of Directors. He also serves on the U.S. Policy Council in the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA). Additionally, Mark serves on the Board of Directors for both the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

Mark has been the recipient of several awards and recognitions including: Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sec. Ray LaHood “Man of the Year Award”, Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) “Executive of the Year”, the American Society of Civil Engineers “Government Service Award”, Smart CEO “Circle of Excellence Award” in Hospitality, and the South Florida Business & Wealth “Apogee Award”. Most recently, Airport Experience News (AXN) named Mark as their 2021 Director of the Year, Large Airports Division.