Philip Jansen is the frontrunner for the chairman role at Heathrow

The former BT Group chief Philip Jansen is lined up to be the next chairman of Heathrow Airport as it prepares to deliver a nearly £50bn expansion.

Jansen, is in advanced talk with the board and shareholders of the UK’s largest aviation hub about taking on the role, according to Sky News.

Sources said an announcement come within weeks if the discussions reach a successful conclusion.

Jansen has emerged as the frontrunner for the role, with his experience as the boss of BT said to have been key his to selection as the preferred candidate.

He has has been chairing the FTSE 100 marketing services group WPP since September 2024.

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