Larry Berg, the CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority, will wrap up a 20-year career at YVR when he retires, which he plans to do in early 2013.
"It's been a real pleasure to have been a part of this organization over the past 20 years," said Berg, who has served as CEO for 15 years.
"The entire team at YVR has always worked to put our community and province first, and I think that shows in the kind of airport we've become and the international recognition and accolades YVR has earned over the years."
Berg joined the airport authority in 1992 as vice-president of human resources, the same year YVR was removed from the control of Transport Canada to become an independent airport authority.
He was appointed CEO in 1998.
Under his leadership, the airport has undergone a massive expansion, which included the YVR segment of the Canada Line, and has doubled its annual passenger count to 17 million.
"Becoming a community-controlled airport back in 1992 really set us on a unique and enviable course, particularly when it came to being an economic engine for our entire province," Berg said. "Whether it's new terminals, runways, retail or the completion of the Canada Line, this airport and its people have built something every British Columbian can be proud of, and there's plenty more to come."
Airport authority chairwoman Mary Jordan said, "With his exceptional leadership both at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and in the community, Larry has been at the forefront of great accomplishments, such as the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Canada Line and, of course, in making YVR one of the best airports in the world."
Jordan said the airport authority hopes to complete its search for a new CEO by the end of 2013's first quarter.
