Jeff Perry, Chief Operations Officer

Jeff Perry is the Chief Operating Officer for Charlotte Douglas International Airport where he leads the Airport's day-to-day operations, including passenget facilitation systems, emergency services, and regulatory compliance. He oversees a large multidisciplinary workforce and drives operational strategies that enhance safety, security and efficiency at one of the nation's busiest airport hubs.

Jeffrey's career at CLT includes multiple senior leadership roles such as airport operations director, assistant airport operations director, and airside operations manager. Throughout his tenure, he has managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led large operational teams, guided FAA and TSA regulatory programs, and developed essential plans including the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Security Program, SMS Manual, and Airport Emergency Plan.

His broader industry experience includes leadership roles at the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority, McAllen-Miller International Airport, and the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, along with consulting work supporting the concept of operations for the Integrated Operations Center at San Francisco International Airport. He has also served as a subject matter expert for the Dubai Government Excellence Program and contributed to statewide aviation initiatives as a board director for the North Carolina Airports Association.

With more than a decade of progressive airport leadership experience, Jeffrey is recognized for his operational expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to advancing airport performance, safety, and innovation.