Ralph Cutie
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Miami Connection
Under Cutié's leadership, MIA generates $181.4 billion in business revenue statewide and supports 842,703 jobs, making it Florida's top economic driver and the fastest-growing U.S. hub airport post-COVID with over 56 million passengers annually. He oversees expansions, new airline routes to over 100 carriers, record cargo volumes exceeding 2.8 million tons, and modernization efforts addressing baggage systems and facilities to enhance traveler experience. These initiatives solidify MIA's role as a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, boosting South Florida's economy and connectivity.
About
Ralph Cutié began his 35-year career with Miami-Dade County in 1990 as a Cost and Scheduling Specialist with Miami-Dade Transit, advancing through roles in project control on major projects like the Metromover Extension and Metrorail Extension. He later worked in the Office of Capital Improvements, Internal Services, and joined the Aviation Department about 11 years ago, rising to Assistant Director for Facilities Management and Engineering before becoming interim and then permanent Director and CEO. A lifelong aviation enthusiast who grew up watching planes at MIA, Cutié has over 38 years of experience in project management, construction, and scheduling. His deep Miami roots include living in southwest Miami-Dade with his wife and three children. Currently, he leads MIA's record growth, infrastructure upgrades, and innovations like biometric boarding.