Folasade (Sade) Olanipekun-Lewis is Vice President, Operating & Community Partnerships for Vantage Airport Group, an industry-leading investor, developer, and manager of airports and transportation infrastructure around the world. In this role, Ms. Olanipekun-Lewis leads the development and implementation of all community and organizational partnerships in support of Vantage’s airport and infrastructure development projects, with a particular focus on the development of JFK Terminal 6 and Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) engagement.
Ms. Olanipekun-Lewis brings deep and varied experience in airline and airport management, infrastructure, and finance to her role. Most recently, she served as Regional Director of Government and Airport Affairs for American Airlines, directing, and coordinating all political, governmental, and community strategies to support the airline’s local and national business goals.
Prior to joining American, Ms. Olanipekun-Lewis held executive leadership roles at the City of Philadelphia including serving as Deputy Commerce Director and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Ms. Olanipekun-Lewis completed secondary school in Nigeria, West Africa; obtained an undergraduate degree in Economics from the Graduate Center, City University of New York, CUNY BA Program; a Juris Doctor degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law; and a Master in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, Fels School of Government.
