Meet the fighter pilot & CEO

During his 23-year Royal Air Force career, Wing Commander Andy Wright achieved 3000 hours flying as a Fast Jet pilot and instructor. His service included tours on the Tucano, Hawk and GR4 aircraft and he was deployed on operations in Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Andy graduated with distinction from the RAF’s Central Flying School and the UK Defence Academy and his service qualifications include: A2 Qualified Flying Instructor, US Marine Corps Weapons Tactics Instructor and UK Joint Terminal Attack Controller. He has commanded a UK Fast Jest unit – Number 100 Squadron – and has served tours with NATO and in the US Pentagon, where he was awarded the United States Meritorious Service Medal.

Following retirement, Andy graduated from leadership courses with the Windsor Leadership Trust and the UK Institute of Directors. Having recently transitioned to a second career in the private sector, he now works in the digital sector, is a trustee for a UK children’s charity and a mentor for the Prince’s Trust.

As well as his passion for outdoor pursuits (especially offshore sailing, fly-fishing and skiing), Andy is an avid student of leadership who loves to support others in their personal growth which has led him to currently be in the closing stages of qualifying as an Executive Coach. When he is not spending time with his family, or renovating his house, Andy loves nothing more than keeping fit and following his life’s passion: helping people to solve problems that improve society.

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Joining us from the boardroom is Peter Davies, Founder and CEO of Airline Management Group Limited.

Peter has had a long and distinguished career working in airlines around the globe, including DHL, Brussels Airlines, Air Malta and South Africa Airways to name but a few. His achievements include:

• Establishing DHL Express Services as a major player in expanding European markets, and turning around its business in both North and South America.
• Leading the successful restructuring of Brussels Airlines following the bankruptcy of Sabena.
• Restructuring Air Malta, a highly political and strategic asset for an economy dependent on tourism, saving it from bankruptcy, navigating EU politics and delivering profitability.
• Closing and launching an airline for the Trinidadian Government in just three months, ensuring the sustainable connectivity of the islands into the future.
• Launching Oman’s first low cost carrier SalamAir.
• Serving as Chief Restructuring Officer of South African Airways.
• Empowering Airlink, the aviation industry disaster relief coordinating body, to grow its finances and capacity and provide a more responsive service at times of need.

Throughout his career, Peter has been committed to creating value and growth for shareholders through effective leadership skills, understanding the workforce and anticipating and interpreting market opportunities.

Peter has achieved his goals through a flexible management style, bottom line accountability and prioritising the obligation of senior management to create the best environment for others to succeed.

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