Cardiff Airport - General Thread

[CAN&I]

Could be any reason why he stepped down. He's been in the job for 8 years, i'd be shocked if it was anything to do with the case against the Welsh Government.

In no way disagreeing with you or saying otherwise, BUT...

...he did take it upon himself to position a cynical campaign against a much smaller competitor that relied on dubious spin, press and media coverage and political positioning, precisely to push the buttons of those who are no fans of CWL's ownership and funding, only for himself and his legal team to see the CAT judgement find against BRS unanimously and on all points.

His media showcases in Cardiff both in the lead up to and during the proceedings lacked class, as did his press response last week. The judgement cast numerous questions concerning the credibility of the BRS's submission and arguments and he's also cost his business £2million and a whole load of negative press and sentiment at a time when Bristol Airport can least afford it, with the planning permission request into North Somerset Council only recently submitted.

Not calling it as the sole reason for his departure. However, the timing of the announcement (i.e. amidst the CAT proceedings, a possible appeal and the planning submisison) is nevertheless interesting.

Its also notable that he's staying on until the end of the year while a successor is found, which implies there is nobody waiting in the wings and a recruitment process will be required. If this was a manged departure a long time coming, there would be news of an appointment in the same press release. Equally, if he had a new job lined up, the release would have been worded differently. Instead this amounts to what appears to be a long, slow break-up.

For all his acheivements in role, his professional conduct and personal handling of the case against Cardiff Airport did himself no favours whatsoever.

 

[Jerry]

For all his acheivements in role, his professional conduct and personal handling of the case against Cardiff Airport did himself no favours whatsoever.

Obviously we don't know what's happening, could be loads of factors but also losing the case could be part of it thinking about it. The fact that there is no immediate successor is interesting.
What will be interesting post election is how Bristol approaches its relationship with the Welsh government in the future especially a new one whether they'll try and take a more collaborative approach. Guess that depends on the new CEO and the owners.

 

[CAN&I]

Obviously we don't know what's happening, could be loads of factors but also losing the case could be part of it thinking about it. The fact that there is no immediate successor is interesting.
What will be interesting post election is how Bristol approaches its relationship with the Welsh government in the future especially a new one whether they'll try and take a more collaborative approach. Guess that depends on the new CEO and the owners.

Indeed. As you say, we can only hope for a more collaborative approach with the new personnel involved at both airports and the Welsh Government.

Again, not calling the CAT outcome as the reason for his departure, just questioning the timing and the detail involved given everything that has gone on / is going on.