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Huntley A. Lawrence (born 1963) is an American consultant working as the Principal and Managing Partner of HAL Strategy Group LLC[1]. He is the former chief executive of the largest airport system in the United States and the former Chief Operating Officer of the Port Authority of NY and NJ port authority (PANYNJ).[2][3][4]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Huntley A. Lawrence developed a passion for flying at a young age. After relocating from London to Queens, New York, with his family, he enrolled in his school's aviation program, where he gained hands-on experience in flight.[5] Shortly after graduating high school, Lawrence earned his pilot's license.
He then pursued higher education at Florida Tech where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation.[5] Lawrence furthered his education by earning an MBA from Dowling College.[6] Lawrence was highlighted in Florida Tech's special edition book, "60 for 60: Celebrating Sixty Years of Alumni," published for the university's 60th anniversary.[6]
Career
[edit]Principal/Managing Partner - HAL Strategy Group LLC
In May of 2023, Huntley launched a small business focused on providing strategic advice and executive coaching to c-suite leaders at world leading organizations in aviation and transportation.
Chief Operating Officer – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
[edit]From 2021 to 2023, Lawrence served as the Chief Operating Officer of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey[3]. He had direct responsibility for five lines of business, including Aviation, Aviation Redevelopment, Tunnels Bridges and Terminals, and the World Trade Center campus. [7] He also led the implementation of best-in-class COVID-19 safety protocols at all PANYNJ airports, earning key external recognition from the Airports Council International.[8][9][10]
Director and CEO of the Aviation Department
From 2016 to 2022, Huntley managed operations at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty[11], Teterboro, and Stewart International Airports. Under his leadership, the department handled over 140 million passengers annually and generated $3 billion in revenue. He spearheaded major infrastructure projects, including the $8 billion redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport and the $2.7 billion Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport.[4][10][12][13][14][15]
Board Memberships and Recognition
[edit]Lawrence serves on the Board of Trustees of the Wings Club of New York and the Executive Committee of NYC Travel & Tourism. He has received numerous awards, including:
- 2023 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence [3]
- Howard S. Cullman Award for distinguished public service from the Port Authority[16]
- Skurla Award from the Florida Institute of Technology[10]
- Transportation Person of the Year by the Newark Regional Business Partnership (2020)[17]
- Induction into the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "TransPro Engages Huntley Lawrence As Senior Advisor – TransPro Consulting". www.transproconsulting.com. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "International Aviation Club - In-Person Luncheon Featuring Huntley Lawrence, COO/Director, Aviation, Port Authority NY & NJ". iacwashington.wildapricot.org. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ a b c Admin, ACC Web (2023-10-12). "Huntley Lawrence 2023 ACC Aviation Award of Excellence". Airport Consultants Council. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ a b "Port authority chief vows New York-area airports will improve". www.travelweekly.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ a b "Career Hall of Fame | Florida Tech". www.fit.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ a b Tech, Florida (2019-07-17). "Huntley Lawrence '85, Flying High". Florida Tech News. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Port Authority's History of Black Employees".
- ^ Study, Case (2021-09-17). "Port Authority of NY & NJ Enhances Air Travel Through Series of Measures, Receives GBAC Accreditation". Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC). Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Airports Reaching for New Heights of Passenger Safety". www.panynj.gov. Archived from the original on 2025-01-14. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ a b c "Metropolitan Airport News". January 20, 2021.
- ^ NJ.com, Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for (2017-09-10). "Meet the Port Authority's 10 highest salaried employees". nj. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Callahan, Christena (2018-07-13). "Meet the Man Leading One of the Busiest Airport Systems in the World". Florida Tech News. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ Monthly, New Jersey (2019-12-17). "Preparing for Takeoff: A Sneak Peek at Newark Airport's New Terminal". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ airportxadmin (2016-12-19). "Lawrence Named Aviation Director For PANYNJ". Airport X. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Illuminating the Evolution of the C-Suite". www.centerlines-digital.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ a b www.passengerterminal-expo.com https://www.passengerterminal-expo.com/en/speaker-details.php?speaker_id=97375&conf_id=763. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Newark Regional Business Partnership (2022-07-14). 2020 Transportation Awards. Retrieved 2025-05-20 – via YouTube.
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