On November 13, 2024, the board of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) announced that Lawrence J. Krauter, A.A.E., AICP, will succeed Candace McGraw as CEO. Mr. Krauter starts at CVG effective March 3, 2025. Candace McGraw remains with CVG until June 30, 2025, to ensure an efficient transition.

“The board’s objective in our search was to find a seasoned aviation professional with airport leadership experience,” said Lisa Sauer, CVG board chair. “We found that in Larry Krauter. Candace McGraw has led this organization to new heights, and the transition to Larry will ensure that we continue to meet our mission to elevate and redefine the role of our airport.”

“I am humbled and excited to join the CVG team and look forward to working with the Board, staff and community to continue to build on the outstanding progress that CVG has made as a regional economic engine and as an organization known for innovation and customer service,” said Larry Krauter, incoming chief executive officer, CVG. “There are multiple transformational initiatives being pursued in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region that are vital to continuing our economic prosperity and excellent quality of life. I am eager to join in these efforts and to work hard toward achieving our collective vision to grow existing businesses, recruit new business, fuel the talent pipeline and promote tourism.”