The New Terminal One at JFK Announces Leadership Team Appointments

The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport has announced new appointments to its leadership team, strengthening the organization’s talent as it prepares for operations of the new world-class terminal in New York.

The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network.

• Lisa Studness Reifer was 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 The New Terminal One’s revenue portfolio and oversee the growth of airline and concession partners. Reifer was most recently head of finance and treasury with New York City-based JetBlue, where she oversaw investor relations, treasury, risk management, and infrastructure, properties and development.   Prior to that role, she led various teams across JetBlue’s organization including strategy, legal and airport affairs.
• Varlin Vissepó was appointed Chief Legal Officer, overseeing 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 New Terminal One leadership team are women leaders – aligning with the organization’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.