Régis Lacote facts for kids

Régis Lacote (born on April 25, 1972) is a French business leader. He is known for being the top manager, or CEO, of major airports in France. Since November 2022, he has been the CEO of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which is one of the busiest airports in the world.

About Régis Lacote

Early Life and Education

Régis Lacote was born in France in 1972. He studied at two important schools. In 1997, he finished his studies at ESIEE Amiens, which is an engineering school. He also earned a special advanced degree in airport management from the ENAC. ENAC is a famous school for aviation in France.

Career in Aviation

Régis Lacote started his career in 1998. His first job was as a Safety Manager at the Roland Garros Airport. This means he was in charge of making sure everything at the airport was safe for travelers and staff.

In 2002, he joined the Paris Aéroport group. This company manages several airports around Paris. He worked in different important roles within this group for many years.

Leading Major Airports

In February 2018, Régis Lacote became the CEO of Orly Airport. As CEO, he was the main person in charge of running the entire airport. He made big decisions and oversaw all its operations.

Later, in November 2022, he was given an even bigger role. He became the CEO of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. This airport is much larger than Orly and serves millions of passengers every year. He took over this role from another leader named Marc Houalla.

As CEO of Charles de Gaulle Airport, Régis Lacote helps make sure flights run smoothly. He also works to improve the airport for everyone who uses it.