New Gatwick owners set out plans
Monday, 23 Nov, 2009
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The new owners of Gatwick have promised a “relentless” focus on customer service.
Announcing a new board to run the airport following its takeover from BAA by Global Infrastructure Partners, chairman Sir David Rowlands said: “An independent Gatwick has a tremendous opportunity to inject real competition into the London airports market.”
Sir David, a former permanent secretary to the Department for Transport, added: “The new board will work with Gatwick’s management tram to drive Gatwick to a competitive future in its target market through more efficient operations and a relentless focus on customer service.”
Gatwick handles more than 35 million passengers a year with around 80 airlines covering more than 200 destinations.
Independent investment fund GIP, which controls London City Airport, expects to complete the acquisition of Gatwick in the first week of December.
Other non-executive board members of Gatwick include former BAA International managing director Andrew Jurenko, former Hong Kong airport project leader James van Hoften, ex-head of transport at Credit Suisse Michael McGhee and former head pf GE Infrastructure Bill Woodburn.
by Phil Davies
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