Jesus Caballero is the CEO and the Chairman of the Management Board of SOF Connect – the operator of Sofia Airport. He is also a Member of the Board of Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. Mr Caballero is a top professional with vast experience in all areas of aviation from aircraft maintenance to coordination of airport operations, terminal and transportation management and many other aspects in the field.
Before taking over the management of SOF Connect, Jesus Caballero was the CEO of Seville and Melilla airports, and was also involved in the management of Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga airports. He holds the record for the youngest CEO of an airport in Spain.
Under the leadership of Mr Caballero, Sofia Airport successfully passed the inspections of the European Union, which contributed to the acceptance of Bulgaria into Schengen Area from 31 March 2024. He transformed the management of the airport as SOF Connect to start implementing its strategy for transformation into a 5-star, modern regional airport, with a balance between decarbonisation goals and business growth. Jesus Caballero manages investment projects for over EUR 624 million to improve infrastructure, passenger experience and services, digitalisation, renovation of Terminal 2 and construction of Terminal 3.
Mr Caballero is active in the field of sustainable development of the aviation industry as a member of the Council of ACI WORLD Fund and as a member of the Board of ACI EUROPE. Jesus Caballero was selected as the Manager of the Year 2024 in Bulgaria by Manager Magazine and Deloitte. Mr Caballero is an aeronautical engineer specialised in airports, air navigation systems and air traffic management. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from the Chamber of Business, Commerce and Industry of Spain and completed the Executive Development Programme at the IESE Business School from the University of Navarre.
