Wizz Air Holdings Plc announced Chris Harcombe will become the airport's managing director and Kate Stow has taken on the newly-created role of director of aviation development and corporate affairs. Both have been with Doncaster Sheffield Airport since the former RAF Finningley base opened as Robin Hood Airport in 2006 and have risen through the ranks. Mr. Harcombe was previously aviation development director, and will now have responsibility for financial, operational and commercial performance across the business. Originally from the Dearne Valley, between Doncaster and Rotherham, he joined the airport as an aviation analyst straight from university. He has been credited with taking the airport from 'a new entrant in the sector' to a successful regional hub. He had helped to grow passenger, cargo and business aviation opportunities. Ms Stow worked in retail for travel agency TUI before joining Doncaster Sheffield Airport in a trade sales role. She has been promoted from markeing and corporate affairs director, and her new role has an expanded portfolio. She has been involved in strategic projects such as the Masterplan and the development of key land assets.