Greater Orlando Airport Authority – Kevin Thibault
Hybrid Meeting – November 2, 2023
Kevin Thibault is the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. As CEO, he is responsible for the operation and management of both Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport. Orlando International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the State of Florida with close to 50 million annual passengers, and recently opened the $2.8 billion Terminal C complex to handle the growing transportation needs of the region.
Prior to joining the Aviation Authority, Mr. Thibault served as Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), where he was responsible for coordinating the planning and development of a safe, viable, and balanced transportation system, including multimodal facilities. Throughout his 19 years with FDOT, Mr. Thibault consistently focused on the importance of partnerships to deliver the transportation needs of the state.
Mr. Thibault has spent half of his professional career in the private sector, providing transportation consulting services throughout the United States, and in many Canadian provinces as well.
Mr. Thibault is passionate about mentorship and building a diverse workforce for the future of Florida. His community involvement includes serving on the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Dean’s Advisory Council, UF Transportation Institute’s External Advisory Board, USF Center for Urban Transportation Research, the UCF/Rosen College of Hospitality Management, and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s Dean’s Advisory Council for the University’s College of Engineering.
Mr. Thibault received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.