The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19bn transformation of JFK Airport, which will include two new terminals, the modernisation and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation centre, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network.
Lisa Studness Reifer has been appointed executive vice president, chief commercial and strategy officer, joining The New Terminal One following a 20-year career with JetBlue Airways. In her new role, she will lead NTO’s revenue portfolio and oversee the growth of airline and concession partners. Reifer was most recently head of finance and treasury at New York City-based JetBlue, where she oversaw investor relations, treasury, risk management, and infrastructure, properties and development. Prior to that, she led various teams across JetBlue’s organisation including strategy, legal and airport affairs.
New chief legal officer Varlin Vissepó will oversee The New Terminal One’s legal, risk and compliance functions. He previously served as chief legal officer and corporate secretary at Aerostar Airport Holdings, the operator of Luis Muñoz International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Prior to Aerostar, Vissepó served in several senior legal roles, including at the Federal Aviation Administration, Diebold and Pitney Bowes. Originally from Puerto Rico, he is a licensed commercial pilot and a certified flight instructor.
Following the new leadership appointments, two-thirds of the NTO leadership team are women – aligning with the organisation’s strong commitment to gender diversity. “As our team advances beyond the developmental phase and gears up for operations for our scheduled opening in 2026, we are building upon our strong foundation of talent with the addition of Lisa and Varlin. We look forward to working with them to deliver a transformational international terminal for our guests and airline customers,” said The New Terminal One chief executive officer Jennifer Aument.
