NAV CANADA Announces New President & CEO

NAV CANADA has announced the appointment of Mark Cooper as President & CEO, effective December 2, 2024.

Mr. Cooper has 25 years of experience in aviation and has been instrumental in the evolution of NAV CANADA’s Strategic Direction since joining NAV CANADA in 2019 as Vice President & Chief Technology and Information Officer.

“The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Cooper as the next leader of NAV CANADA. He brings a proven track record of innovation, supporting operational excellence, and visionary leadership. We are confident Mark’s expertise will guide NAV CANADA through its next chapter and reinforce our commitment to providing value to stakeholders through enhanced safety, efficiency, resiliency, and sustainable growth,” said Michelle Savoy, Chair of the Board of Directors of NAV CANADA.

Mark’s appointment follows the previously announced retirement of Raymond G. Bohn, as President and CEO.

“We thank Ray for his exceptional leadership at NAV CANADA, steering the company through challenges, and delivering on key initiatives. His dedication and vision have laid a strong foundation for the future”.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.