Jesus Caballero

Jesus Caballero is the CEO and the Chairman of the Management Board of SOF Connect - the operator of Vasil Levski 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’s airport successfully passed the inspections of the European Union, which contributed to the acceptance of Bulgaria into Schengen by air from March 31, 2024, and the full membership of the country in the zone in the beginning of 2025. He transformed the management of the airport as SOF Connect to start implementing its strategy for transformation into a five-star, modern regional airport, with a balance between decarbonization goals and business growth. Jesus Caballero manages investment projects for over EUR 624 million to improve infrastructure, passenger experience and services, digitalization, modernization 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. He recently received Business man of the Year Award by French- Bulgarian Trade and Industrial Chamber. Mr. Caballero is an aeronautical engineer specialized 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 Program at the IESE Business School from the University of Navarre.