YMM CFO Named Finance Professional of the Year for Small Airports in North America Fort McMurray/Edmonton, AB – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced Denean Robinson as North America’s recipient of the Finance Professional of the Year Award in the small airport category (serving under 2.4-million annual passengers).
Each year ACI-NA, which represents more than 300 airports in the United States and Canada, recognizes finance professionals who have demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership.
“I am humbled to be recognized by the airport industry in such a big way,” said Denean Robinson, CFO and VP of Corporate Services at the Fort McMurray International Airport - YMM. “Behind this award, is a team of incredible professionals who enable results and do everything they can to move our organization forward. I’m very proud of the accomplishments we’ve achieved together.”
Ms. Robinson was selected as the award recipient by a panel of independent judges from ACI- NA. Evaluation criteria included financial management contributing to the airport’s performance, implementation of best practice, and leadership in stakeholder relations and community involvement.
“Denean sets the benchmark for what a Chief Financial Officer should be, and I am thrilled for her to be recognized in this way,” said RJ Steenstra, President and CEO of YMM. “People are our greatest asset and Denean exemplifies that through her leadership traits and ability to navigate complex challenges.”
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