Citing family health concerns, Kevin J. Thibault, the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), has officially tendered his resignation, effective January 31, 2025. Thibault, who has led the GOAA through a period of significant growth, announced his decision in a letter addressed to GOAA Board Chairman Tim Weisheyer.
“Thank you and Immediate Past Chairman Carson Good for the support you’ve given me over the past two years. I wish you and all the GOAA team the very best,” Thibault wrote. Reflecting on his tenure, he added, “As a transportation professional, to serve as both a state transportation secretary and now as the Chief Executive Officer of the 7th largest airport in the United States has truly been the pinnacle of my career. Looking back at the progress made, I am confident this airport is positioned for continued greatness.”
Thibault’s resignation follows more than two years of leadership at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). Under his guidance, MCO saw passenger traffic grow from 50 million to over 58 million, solidifying its position as the busiest airport in Florida and the 7th busiest in the U.S..
GOAA Board Chairman Tim Weisheyer praised Thibault’s contributions: “Kevin has been an exceptional leader and tireless advocate for our airport and community. His dedication to excellence has left an indelible mark, and while we respect his decision to put family first, we will greatly miss his vision and leadership.”
Before joining GOAA, Thibault served as Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for 19 years, focusing on delivering multimodal transportation solutions through strategic partnerships. During his GOAA tenure, his most notable achievements include the opening of the $2.8 billion Terminal C, which is adjacent to the Brightline train station, and spearheading the development of a new Strategic Plan, built on the pillars of People, Connection, Community, and Innovation.
