Katie Cooper, Chief Executive Officer
Katie stepped into the role of CEO at Launceston Airport in August 2025, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for connecting people and places. Her career has spanned key leadership roles across aviation, infrastructure, and public transport.
Before joining APAC, Katie led Metro Tasmania as CEO and held senior roles with organisations such as Melbourne Airport, Stansted Airport, Northern Territory Airports, and Air New Zealand. Her journey has taken her across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, giving her a truly global perspective.
Katie holds an MBA and GAICD qualifications, and has generously shared her expertise as a Non-Executive Director with several respected organisations, including Newcastle Airport, the Australian Airports Association, and the Public Transport Association Australia and New Zealand.
She also proudly serves as the inaugural Chair of the Tasmanian Chapter of Chief Executive Women, championing leadership and opportunity for women.
Geoff Duggan, Head of Finance & Corporate Services
Geoff is a senior finance professional with experience across the public and private sectors. Geoff has held CFO and leadership roles in transport & infrastructure, logistics, health and professional practice with a focus on finance strategy, risk, governance and infrastructure funding.
At Launceston Airport, Geoff has accountability for finance and corporate services including strategy development, financial reporting, forecasting, treasury, risk, IT & safety.
Geoff also brings governance experience through board roles in education and sport, including Chairing Audit and Risk Committees.
Ilya Brucksch, Head of Planning & Infrastructure
Ilya is an accomplished Tasmanian professional who brings a unique blend of expertise in architecture and design, project management, construction and airport operations.
Ilya is a registered architect who practiced for many years prior to undertaking a Masters in Project Management, and pursuing a career in the airports industry.
With over a decade in the aviation sector, he’s led airport planning, development, and communications, and currently serves as Chair of the Australian Airports Association Tasmanian Division.