Leadership

Jan Lennon

Airport Executive Deputy General Manager

Jan Lennon is the Airport executive deputy general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In this role, she works directly with the general manager to lead all aspects of the Airport to include but not limited to operations, finance, strategic planning, and infrastructure. A results-driven leader with over 25 years of experience in executive management, public safety, security operations, and large-scale infrastructure development, Lennon manages a workforce to position the airport for sustained global competitiveness.

Lennon’s leadership is structured around six core operational pillars: Administration, Technology, Operations & Regulatory Compliance, Real Estate & Commercial Revenue, Finance, and Infrastructure. Under her direction, ATL is undergoing significant expansion, including concourse development, curbside enhancements, additional gates, expanded checkpoints, and terminal capacity improvements—all critical to meeting the airport’s projected 125 million annual passengers within the next five years. She also drives technology innovation, regulatory compliance, and commercial revenue growth, ensuring the airport remains a global leader in efficiency and connectivity.

Lennon has implemented cost-saving initiatives that have strengthened ATL’s financial health while maintaining peak operational performance. Her ability to make decisive, high-stakes decisions has been instrumental in navigating complex challenges, ensuring that ATL remains agile and resilient in an ever-evolving industry.

Sustainability is another key focus under her leadership. Lennon has championed green infrastructure investments, energy efficiency programs, and carbon reduction initiatives, aligning ATL’s long-term growth with responsible environmental stewardship.

Lennon is also a visionary leader in talent development and organizational growth. She has a proven track record of identifying, mentoring, and cultivating emerging leaders, ensuring leadership continuity that aligns with the airport’s long-term strategic objectives. Under her direction, high-performing teams are developed into strategic leaders, driving innovation and operational success that position ATL as a model for the aviation industry.

Before assuming the role of Interim General Manager, Lennon served as Deputy General Manager of Operations, where she directed aviation operations, public safety and security, emergency management, facility maintenance, and business services. Under her leadership, ATL enhanced its passenger experience, streamlined security operations, and reinforced its position as a leader in aviation innovation.

Recognized globally as a thought leader in airport management, Lennon represents the Department of Aviation on the Transportation Security Administration’s Aviation Security Advisory Sub-Committee and is an active member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and Airports Council International (ACI). She is a former Vice Chair of the AAAE Transportation Security Services Board and holds the prestigious International Airport Professional (IAP) certification from the Global Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP).

Prior to her tenure in aviation, Lennon had a distinguished career in corrections, including serving as Deputy Warden at a regional jail in Virginia, where she honed her expertise in crisis response, security enforcement, and operational leadership.

Lennon is a graduate of North Carolina Central University and Coppin State University, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice/Security Administration.

With a bold vision for the future of aviation, Lennon is committed to positioning Hartsfield-Jackson as the global benchmark for innovation, infrastructure expansion, financial sustainability, and customer experience—ensuring Atlanta remains a leader in domestic and international connectivity and economic growth.