Air Partner announces changes to Board of Directors
April 20, 2016
LONDON, England – Air Partner plc, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce the following changes to the Board of Directors.
LONDON, England – Air Partner plc, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce the following changes to the Board of Directors.
Amanda Wills CBE has today been appointed with immediate effect as an Independent Non-executive director and as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Amanda started her career with Airtours plc in 1987 and was CEO of Virgin Holidays Travel Group from 2001 to 2014. She is currently Non-Executive Director of eDreams ODIGEO S.A., a global online travel agency listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange and Chairman of Urbanologie.com, a digital start up business catering for the high net worth and luxury sector. Amanda was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s 2015 New Year Honours list for services to the British
Air Partner plc, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Jackson as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect.
Richard left the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) earlier this year after 16 years as Group Director of Consumer Protection. During his time at the CAA Richard was instrumental in making significant improvements, including the introduction of new ATOL regulations and the replacement of bonding with the ATOL Protection Contribution (APC). He also successfully oversaw the restructuring of a number of major tour operators.
Richard began his career with the Ministry of Defence in 1974, before joining the financial services sector working for financial institutions including Hill Samuel & Co Ltd and Daiwa Europe Limited.