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November 2014 airportbusiness 27 UNDER Lucas Yezik: Pushing for partnerships that benefit airports As Director of Airport Development, Yezik is at the forefront of cre- ating and strengthening mutually beneficial airport partnerships throughout the United States, Australia and New Zealand. He has consistently developed and implemented industry-leading media programs along with new business, sales and marketing strategies within Clear Channel Airport's (CCA's) partner network. By doing so, the Clear Channel team generates substantial non-aeronautical airport revenues and enhances terminal facilities and the overall passengers experience by way of a comprehensive, innovative, solutions-based approach to each airport's unique needs and terminal layout. Yezik presently oversees a portfolio comprised of more than 50 airport partners and their respective media programs and serves as a consultant to three internal sales/opera- tions teams, consisting of more than 125 airports and representing $20 million in annual revenues. He has held key posi- tions within CCA, including Team Sales and Operations Manager, Project Redevelopment Manager and International Account Executive. DID YOU KNOW? YEZIK stimulates airport concessions worldwide as a generous consumer of Starbucks coffee. Airport Development Director Clear Channel Airports Age: 34 Years of airports experience: 11 CONGRATULATIONS LUCAS YEZIK on being chosen as one of Airport Business's TOP 40 UNDER 40