Jim Tyrrell, CRO

Philadelphia International Airport | Northeast Philadelphia Airport

James Tyrrell is the Chief Revenue Officer at PHL. He is responsible for business and real estate related functions, including the development, purchase, sale, use and lease of all Airport properties and facilities. He also oversees air service development, food, beverage and retail concessions, rental cars and other business development activities, including wireless internet access, Airport advertising contracts and all airline agreements. Additional responsibilities include commercial management and business development at Northeast Philadelphia Airport.

Previously Mr. Tyrrell served as the Deputy Director of Aviation, Property Management/Business Development, a position he was appointed to in 2001. He joined the Department of Aviation in 1987 and served as the Airport's Property Manager from 1993-2001.

Mr. Tyrrell is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and obtained his B.S. in marketing and management from Saint Joseph's University in 1982. He serves on the Airports Council International-North America's (ACI-NA) Air Cargo Committee and previously served on ACINA Commercial Management and Business Diversity committees. Currently, he is the 2016 Airport Revenue News Airport Property Manager of the Year.