An email was sent to daa staff last night saying he will ‘take some time out’ from his role that oversees Dublin and Cork airports
Kenny Jacobs, CEO, daa(Image: Conor McCabe Photography.)
Kenny Jacobs is understood to have been suspended from his role as chief executive of daa.
Daa is the operator of Dublin Airport and Cork Airport and in recent months there have been reports of issues between Mr Jacobs and the board. An exit package had previously been agreed by both parties but did not receive Government approval, causing it to lapse.
In an email to staff yesterday, it was said that Mr Jacobs was to “take some time out of the business”. The email is understood to have been sent by daa Chief People Officer, Siobhan Griffin at around 9pm.
According to RTE, the email states: “We recognise that the speculation and commentary surrounding our CEO and board has been unsettling, not least when family and friends are asking you questions that you cannot answer.
“In combination with the daa executive, the recent appointment of Nick Cole as Deputy CEO ensures there will be continuity of leadership throughout this period.”
It follows a report from the Irish Times that Mr Jacobs was suspended with pay by the board. Mr Jacobs refused to answer questions relating to the report, and said the issue is now with his lawyers.
The suspension comes as Dublin Airport looks toward its busiest Christmas ever. Around 1.8 million passengers are set to travel through the airport’s two terminals over the festive period.
Mr Jacobs, a former Ryanair chief marketing officer, has previously received support from the airline’s CEO Michael O’Leary. Mr O’Leary said that the Dublin Airport board should be sacked instead.
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