a300boy
Well-Known Member
Sadly Spin with no result is often what we get but I am still disappointed.
I expect little to change based on what I have in the way of feedback.
I expect little to change based on what I have in the way of feedback.
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If I was a senior manager at LBA watching the recent ITV series, I would have been hidden behind the sofa and deeply embarrassed, whilst he appeared very little in front of camera, David Laws did not come over as someone with passion or vision.No, and I doubt the answer will ever be known. It was all very sudden and the CEO was stated to be taking on a Consultative role within the company that owns LBA. Read into that what you will......
Yes i understand what your saying and its a good point,we on here look at LBA in a different way,i just wish it could of been abit more balanced between what we like which would sell the airport well and what the gen public like.The difference is that from our enthusiasts perspective the series should have been an informative showcase highlighting what LBA has to offer, from a commercial TV programme makers perspective it’s about entertainment, attracting as many viewers as possible and maximising advertising revenue.
The difference is that from our enthusiasts perspective the series should have been an informative showcase highlighting what LBA has to offer, from a commercial TV programme makers perspective it’s about entertainment, attracting as many viewers as possible and maximising advertising revenue.
'If I was a senior manager at LBA watching the recent ITV series, I would have been hidden behind the sofa and deeply embarrassed, whilst he appeared very little in front of camera, David Laws did not come over as someone with passion or vision.
I would have tried to can the whole series, I wonder if looking at the rushes, this is what sparked the owners to replace the boss.
I accept White Heather in her reports has spoken quite highly of his presentations and industry knowledge, but as an outsider I see a Local authority mentality.
Appointing another Asset Management team member from newcastle to replace Laws, seems like more of the same and no new thinking, the appointment of Andy Clarke ex Asda as Chairman worries me, the headlines when he left Asda must still haunt him "Bungling Asda boss booted out" like Laws he was moved to a consultancy role.
It seems LBA is becoming like a football club, with a pool of people, just moving around, getting the sack, not an issue.
RespectSome information I have is not to be passed on.
I pass on what I get if appropriate.
Just as WH has to respect the committee meeting rules so do I to various sources.
I suspect the news about Düsseldorf was not passed on to anyone outside the management.
That's very ironic you making that comment lbaspotter. How many times have you stated in the cafe ' I know something but I cannot tell you'??
Whatever the merits or otherwise of the ex-CEO, the fact he was effectively removed from his post means something must have happened that made him continuing in the role untenable.Sorry Tarn Spotter, I find your comment that just because the CEO came up through the ranks at Newcastle from Fireman means he had a limited background (and that insinuates he was not good enough) to be quite offensive. You didn't know the man, never met him and never heard his passion. I did, fortunately, on several occasions. I also spoke to quite a few other senior managers at LBA who all expressed delight at his attitude and determination to sort things out. You have conveniently ignored the points I raised that this guy actually got us the funding to deliver the terminal AND the local authority approval first time of asking. If you have evidence that he was not up to the job then say so, but as things stand I think that your comments are uncalled for. Not sure where you are going with this 'local authority mentality thing' but it isn't something I am going to discuss further - at least not on this thread.
I have seen or heard nothing that says he was 'removed' from his post. He had family in Newcastle but was living alone for 2 years in Otley. The Consultative Committee were told that he decided to retire and take up a consultancy role so he could return home to be with his family. There was no indication he left against his will and until such time as someone from the airport company confirms that was the case, then such statements are, in my view, unacceptable.Whatever the merits or otherwise of the ex-CEO, the fact he was effectively removed from his post means something must have happened that made him continuing in the role untenable.
You talk about Laws raising from fireman to CEO, that says all about his limited background.
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