Deatrice Isaac

Deatrice Isaac is the Vice President of Airport Procurement at PHL and PNE. She oversees the Purchasing Administration Unit within the airport’s Finance department reporting to the Airport’s CFO. Ms. Isaac is responsible for leading a team of 20 trained professional and technical staff who draft and issue bids and request for proposals, and manage contracts for services, supplies and equipment. Part of her responsibilities ensures close collaboration with internal stakeholders that include approximately 25 airport units, airlines, and others as well as external stakeholders. Through collaboration with PHL stakeholders, she can assess the varied needs and work to have contracts in place to meet those needs. Before her current role, Ms. Isaac worked in the City’s Procurement Department for over 20 years ultimately becoming the Purchasing Manager, responsible for issuing bids and awarding contracts for all City government agencies.

Additional Roles/Responsibilities:

Lead for PHL/PNE Airport Empowerment Group, GOLD Pros (Women over 40 + Allies)

Member, PHL/PNE Airport Employee-led Advisory Council

Co-Chair for Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s Procurement Collaborative

Member, Airports Council International (ACI)-NA Procurement Committee

Member, National Institute for Government Purchasing (NIGP)

Member, Pennsylvania Public Purchasing Association (PAPPA)