Speaker Series - Sam Samaddar - CEO Kelowna International Airport
Date:
Thu, Feb 19th, 2026Time:
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Description:
Sam’s interest in aviation developed early, at a young age he was involved with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets where he achieved his private pilot’s license at the age of 17.
In 1988 he commenced his airport career at Vancouver International Airport and in 1992 he assumed the position of Superintendent Airport Operations at Kelowna International Airport and has held numerous positions, including Assistant General Manager jobs for both Airport Operations and Airport Development while achieving his International Accredited Airport Executive designation in 1997. In July 2008 Sam was appointed the Airport Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Kelowna International Airport – one of the top nine airports in Canada serving over 2.1 million passengers in 2024. As Airport CEO, Sam is currently serving as a board member of Tourism Kelowna, Airports Council International – World Board Committee and former Chair of Airports Council International – North America. Sam was also recently awarded Kelowna Chamber’s Business Leader of the Year.
Venue:
Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort
Address:1310 Water Street, Kelowna
Cost:
$60 - $75Ticketing and/or registration:
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