Flybe appointment of new CFO and Board Changes
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The Board of Flybe announces that, following an extensive search process, Andrew Knuckey, formerly Group Finance Director, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Group with immediate effect in succession to Chris Simpson.
Chris Simpson, who joined Flybe in 2003 initially to assist on a major project and who subsequently was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, had previously indicated that he wished to stand down for personal reasons once a successor had been identified. He will remain with the Group for a four-month handover period.
Andrew Knuckey joined Flybe in 2005 from ROK plc where he was Finance Director of the £400m Southern division. Prior to ROK, Andrew had a twenty-four year career with KPMG, latterly as a partner in the Bristol office. Whilst at KPMG, Andrew specialized in transaction and advisory services to mid-market and listed clients and handled a number of IPOs. At Flybe, he played a key role in the successful completion of the BA Connect acquisition.
The Board also announces that Andrew Knuckey (Chief Financial Officer), Mike Rutter (Chief Commercial Officer), and Andrew Strong (Chief Operating Officer) have been appointed to the Group Board with immediate effect.
Commenting on the appointments, Jim French, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said:
“Andrew’s appointment as CFO further strengthens the management team at Flybe. Meanwhile, I am delighted that he, along with Mike Rutter and Andrew Strong, who have also made significant contributions to the development of the business, will be joining the Board.
“Along with our highly regarded Non Executive Directors, we now have an exceptionally strong Board and management team to take Flybe into the next and exciting period of the Group’s development.”
Date posted: 17-Apr-07
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