Sydney Airport announced that Hugh Wehby, the current chief financial officer (CFO), has accepted the role of chief operating officer (COO) from January 2017. In this role, Hugh will assume all responsibilities related to the Aviation Business including Safety, Security, Service Delivery, Airline Relationships, Aviation Business Development, Long-term Master Planning and consideration of the Western Sydney Airport opportunity. Hugh's appointment follows Shelley Roberts' resignation to take up an external CEO role. To ensure a seamless transition, Shelley will remain in the business until Hugh commences in his new role in January 2016.