Board of Directors
CATSA is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport. The airline industry and the airport industry nominate two directors each.
The Board of Directors and its committees meet on a quarterly basis and as required to effectively oversee the corporation’s business and strategic direction. The Board of Directors has a number of ongoing responsibilities, including:
- Establishing and approving CATSA’s strategic direction through various means, including its strategic plan and annual corporate plan;
- Safeguarding the resources of the corporation by approving annual reports, quarterly financial reports as well as capital and operating budgets;
- Ensuring the fulfillment of the corporation’s mandate;
- Monitoring corporate performance;
- Ensuring the principal organizational risks are identified and that appropriate systems/mitigations to manage these risks have been implemented;
- Approving the President and Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) objectives for the year and evaluating their performance;
- Drafting, amending or repealing corporate by-laws; and,
- Reviewing and approving the succession plan for senior management.
Board Committees
The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to financial reporting, financial risk management, climate disclosure, cybersecurity, internal controls, internal and external audits, budgets and any other matter assigned by the Board.
The Governance, Human Resources and Pension Committee (GHRP) assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to governance matters, human resources and compensation, management succession plans, ethics and business conduct policies, annual objectives for the President and CEO, management and administration of the employee pension plans and any other matter assigned to it by the Board.
The Ad-Hoc Committee on Short-term Strategy (AHC) has been established temporarily to assist the Board in considering funding requests, offers strategic oversight and guidance on the alignment of such requests with the organization’s needs and strategic objectives, and provides guidance on the Domestic Stakeholder Engagement Strategy to support the funding requests.
As of October 1, 2025, CATSA’s Board of Directors included:
| Board Member | Audit | GHRP | AHC | Total Remuneration (YTD 2025/26) | Appointment Date | Mandate Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thao Pham, Board Chairperson | Yes | Yes | Yes | $16,740 | 2023/03/14 | 2028/03/13 |
| Sharon Duggan | Yes | Yes | Yes | $10,890 | Original: 2018/02/21 | 2028/06/05 |
| Diane Trenn Appointed as a nominee of the Canadian Airports Council | Yes | Yes | Yes | $10,695 | Original: 2018/06/14 | 2026/10/28 |
| Patricia Anne Kennedy Appointed as a nominee of the Air Transport Association of Canada | Yes | Yes | No | $7,575 | Original: 2015/03/26 | 2021/06/24* |
| Rosemary Capparelli Appointed as a nominee of the National Airlines Council of Canada | Yes | No | No | $6,990 | 2022/10/28 | 2026/10/28 |
| Kenneth Chan | No | Yes | Yes | $9,135 | 2024/12/17 | 2029/12/17 |
| Michael Maxwell | Yes | No | No | $8,745 | 2024/12/17 | 2028/12/17 |
| Andrew Loschmann | Yes | No | No | $7,965 | 2024/12/17 | 2028/12/17 |
| Theresa Redburn | No | Yes | Yes | $9,915 | 2025/02/17 | 2030/02/17 |
| Jennifer Sullivan Appointed as a nominee of the Canadian Airports Council | No | Yes | Yes | $8,550 | 2022/10/28 | 2026/10/28 |
| Gilles Lalonde | Yes | No | No | $6,990 | Original: 2018/02/21 | 2025/05/21* |
*Per the Financial Administration Act, any Director (other than the Chairperson) whose term has expired, may continue in office until a successor is appointed.
CATSA will continue to proactively engage Transport Canada on the need for timely and staggered appointments to its Board of Directors.
CATSA’s Senior Management Team
In November 2025, Neil Parry (previously, the Senior Vice-President of Operations) was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by the Governor General in Council, on an interim basis, for a term of 18 months, or until a new President and CEO is appointed. As of February 2026, the President and CEO is supported by a senior management team, including:
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Kelsey MacTavish | Acting Senior Vice-President, Operations |
| Nancy Fitchett | Vice-President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Financial Officer |
| Dan Fortier | Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer |
| Lisa Hamilton | Vice-President, Corporate Services, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| Donna AchimovFootnote 3 | Vice-President, People, Culture and Experience |
CATSA’s Executive Compensation Structure
Maintaining a competitive total compensation package is key to CATSA's ability to attract and retain a diverse and qualified workforce. The total compensation program consists of a base salary as well as performance incentives, group benefits and pension plan.
CATSA’s Board of Directors, through the GHRP Committee, reviews the compensation package regularly to ensure that it is reasonable and is competitive with similar public sector organizations.
Pursuant to subsection 20(2) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act, the rate of any remuneration paid to the President and CEO is fixed by the Governor in Council by Order in Council (2025-0766), wherein the base salary is within the range of $277,100 - $326,000 per annum.
In 2025/26, the base salary range for Senior Vice-Presidents and Vice-Presidents is $217,015 to $390,627. CATSA’s Senior Vice-Presidents and Vice-Presidents are also eligible to receive incentive pay in the range of 0-26%, depending on their performance.
Annual Public Meeting
CATSA held its 2025 Annual Public Meeting by means of an audio-visual presentation that was posted on its website on October 15, 2025.