Kevin Brown joined Perth Airport as chief executive from July 2016 to December 2022. He was involved in operational and commercial roles, in both hub and regional airports, for more than 19 years in the UK and Australia. Mr Brown left Perth Airport and became chief executive of St John WA in January 2023.
Prior to joining Perth Airport, Mr Brown was the chief executive of North Queensland Airports, which operate Cairns and Mackay Airports, where he was responsible for implementing a growth strategy for both airports. He also spent nine years with the British Airport Authority (BAA), and was managing director of Edinburgh International Airport.
In 2017, Mr Brown was appointed to the Tourism Western Australia Board. He is also a board member for AIMWA and Committee for Perth, and a council member for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Western Australia.