Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Balram Bheodari leads Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the most efficient airport in North America. This has enabled airports to thrive in the most difficult markets with his vast knowledge and keen attention to aviation efficiency. Veodari combines operational expertise, integrity and selflessness to provide quality leadership across Atlanta airports. He oversees all aspects of airport governance, including operations and a multi-billion dollar capital improvement program, ATLNext, designed to pave the way for Atlanta’s growth over the next 20 years. During COVID-19, Bheodar has developed a comprehensive resumption of operations playbook to help support ATL’s recovery efforts. Amid evolving health and safety guidelines and with guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Veodari is promoting collaboration among stakeholders, team building among aviation employees, and in times of uncertainty. resolutely encouraged its adaptability to During the pandemic, he participated in daily conference calls with his Airports Council International and other large hub airports, sharing best practices and information from the federal office in Washington, DC and his CDC. bottom.
He aimed to restore customer trust and ensure the airport was a sound facility with COVID-19 safe protocols. Since then, the airport has been awarded Airport of the Year by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC).
During the pandemic, Beodari has been the most ardent supporter of mission-critical employees. As he rises through the ranks, he fully appreciates the often unrewarded work these employees perform to keep the airport safe and operating optimally at all times. Bheodari has ensured that employees feel valued through Hazard his pay, special meals, social his media posts, intranet spotlight features, and other incentives, so morale has never been compromised.
All his actions and direction reflect his commitment to the three main focus areas of our organization’s strategic plan: People, Purpose and Performance.
