After obtaining a degree in Transport Technology in Northern Ireland
I made a leap into my early career with Stagecoach. Here, I managed several large operations across Northern England before advancing in the company to Managing Director for several multi-site operations in the Midlands.
Subsequently, I landed the position of Managing Director with Highlands and Islands Airports (HIAL) between
and
orchestrating a group of eleven airports. It was in this period I studied for my Law (LLB) degree.
In both organisations
I not only had accountability over profit and loss but responsibility for high performing executive teams, both at director level and with the senior management team. With this, and through extensive involvement in union and non-union environments, I have become well-versed in workplace dynamics and their impact on the organisation.
In more recent years
I gained a master’s degree in law, specialising in dispute resolution. Paired with practical insight throughout my career, I understand the structures that reinforce good (and poor) industrial relations, appreciate the complexity of workplace relations and have a true understanding of how this shapes the overall workplace culture.
I am pragmatic and calm by nature which helps to build rapport and creates an atmosphere that is conducive to handling the issue at hand productively.
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