Atif Saeed, A.A.E., Iap
About Atif Saeed, A.A.E., Iap
Atif Saeed serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in airport operations and management, having held various leadership roles at several major airports and earned an MBA from Arizona State University.
Work at Philadelphia International Airport
Atif Saeed serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) since 2022. In this role, he is committed to enhancing customer experience and managing improvement projects. Saeed promotes a workplace culture that emphasizes collaboration and positive momentum among airport staff. His leadership focuses on preparing the airport system for significant upcoming events, including the 250th anniversary of the United States and the World Cup in 2026.
Previous Roles in Airport Management
Before his current position, Atif Saeed held various roles at the Metropolitan Airports Commission. He served as the Assistant Director of MSP Operations/Landside from 2015 to 2017 and later as Chief Financial Officer from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he was the Vice President of Finance and Revenue Development from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes a role as Director of Transportation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Atif Saeed holds an MBA from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is furthering his education at Harvard Kennedy School, focusing on Senior Executives in State and Local Government since 2013. Additionally, he is enrolled in the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, which he began in 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in airport management and operations.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Atif Saeed actively advocates for the economic well-being of Philadelphia. He promotes self-sustaining governmental enterprises that do not rely on local tax revenues. His efforts also focus on enhancing the quality of life in Philadelphia, emphasizing opportunities for businesses, young professionals, and life science researchers. Saeed's leadership reflects a commitment to community engagement and economic development.