Emma Gilthorpe

Emma became COO in March 2020. Emma has led a wide variety of teams since joining Heathrow in September 2009. Initially as Regulatory Director she has also led the Strategy, Sustainability and Capital Project delivery teams. Most recently Emma established and led Heathrow’s Expansion Programme which created and campaigned for a sustainable and affordable 30 year masterplan. Emma previously worked in the telecommunications sector as BT plc's Group Director of Industry Policy and Regulation. Her career has been built in the regulated infrastructure sector, both listed and private and as the incumbent and competitor. Emma is an independent non-executive at Signature Aviation plc and is a qualified barrister.