David Scott

Chief Executive | Papa Rererangi i Puketapu Ltd

David Scott is Chief Executive of Papa Rererangi i Puketapu Ltd, the company operating New Plymouth Airport. With over 30 years of aviation experience across New Zealand and abroad, David has worked through periods of significant change in the industry and continues to embrace the challenges and opportunities it presents.

At New Plymouth Airport, he has led major infrastructure, sustainability, and commercial diversification projects, positioning the airport as both a vital regional gateway and an innovative player in New Zealand’s aviation sector. David is passionate about the future of aviation and is committed to ensuring regional airports play a central role in its evolution.