A strategic thinker with over 20 years exposure to the Boardroom in a number of large organisations, and at specialist boards in the UK and globally. As an risk and operations specialist, I am able listen, evaluate and analyse to search out the issues to be addressed and the opportunities perhaps not previously considered. Collaborative in approach and considered with advice and opinion, I am able to bring an eye of experience and independence to the table with unaligned good humour.

I am immediately available for NED, Board Advisory or Consulting task.

Shortly to conclude a post as an SVP in an airport service provider and logistics company operating worldwide.; board member on a number of trade associations and SME consultation groups, Chair of Risk Board and Safety and Compliance Boards. Chair of amateur sports club.

An experienced Senior Manager with wide aviation experience in the UK and Worldwide, driven to manage costs and establish strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships and relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, service providers and Government Agencies worldwide.

Able to build trust and mutual respect with industry regulators and officials while appreciating cultural difference and ways of working, supported by a broad knowledge of regulatory requirement balanced by a strong commercial acumen and operational experience

Significant success in large change programs to deliver integrated Management Systems, with Safety, Security, Quality and Compliance systems being established to offer company oversight. Management of Change, associated with M&A activity or significant strategic change are a speciality. Committed to cost-effective management of change, resources and quality of performance under a risk-based approach.

Ground Operations post holder with UK Airlines, budget and operational responsibility for airport services providers and airport operational delivery. Service level monitoring and ensuring the highest standards of customer service and safety of operations are maintained through a structured approach with clearly articulated objectives. Driving for efficiency through collaboration, and measured innovation.