London, March 1, 2009
The seven West Midland District Councils have appointed Sir Mike Hodgkinson, former BAA plc Chief Executive to provide aeronautical advice in relation to their 49% shareholding in Birmingham International Airport.
This appointment is initially for a 12 month period to enable the seven West Midland Districts to achieve their objectives for Birmingham Airport which include:
- the continual development of the Airport with the timely provision of new facilities to a high standard for both passengers and airlines. In particular the extension of the main runway by 2012 together with associated infrastructure.
- The continued development of route and airline networks to serve the Midlands business and leisure travel needs.
Sir Mike Hodgkinson is a Senior Associate at Nyras, the air transport consultancy and investment company.
Nyras Chief Executive, Richard Davey, commented: “This is an important contract for us. Sir Mike Hodgkinson is looking forward to bringing his considerable expertise to a project which has strategic economic importance not only for the West Midlands but also the UK as a whole. Sir Mike will be backed by the Nyras team and working closely alongside him will be executive director, David Priseman.”
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Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council, said: “Birmingham International Airport is a vital strategic asset for the entire West Midlands. Regionally, we have bold ambitions to be a true driver of the national economy, but our aspirations may be threatened unless we can develop an airport capable of delivering and sustaining our international vision.
“It is essential that we deliver a runway extension as rapidly as possible, and so we are delighted to welcome Nyras’s Sir Mike Hodgkinson as Aeronautical Adviser to the seven West Midland District Councils. With his calibre, experience, and vision Sir Mike will enrich our team and help us ensure that Birmingham International Airport grows to meet the region’s aspirations”
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The seven West Midlands Councils involved are: Birmingham City Council; Council of the City of Coventry; Borough Council of Dudley; Borough Council of Sandwell; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council; and Wolverhampton City Council.
For further information, contact:
Tony Cocklin
Nyras Capital
Golden Cross House
8 Duncannon Street
London WC2N 4JF
Tel: +44 (0)20 7484 8770
Mob: +44 (0)7786 968956
E-mail: tony.cocklin@nyrascapital.com
Web: www.nyras.co.uk |
