Cork native Jacobs named new CEO of DAA

The former chief marketing officer of Ryanair Kenny Jacobs has been appointed CEO of DAA, succeeding Dalton Philips.

Before Kenny Jacobs was appointed DAA CEO, he previously worked at Ryanair, the Metro Group, MoneySuperMarket, and Tesco.

Cork native and former chief marketing officer of Ryanair Kenny Jacobs confirmed as chief executive of DAA, operator of Dublin Airport and Cork Airport.

Mr Jacobs will take up his new role in January and has been appointed for a seven-year term.