Lindsey Oliver, operations and development manager for the British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) is moving into a new role as director general, effective immediately.
She will be responsible for day-to-day operational matters for the national trade body which promotes and supports business and general aviation in the UK, fostering a closer interface with the BBGA Board and the Association’s Working Groups.
Oliver has worked alongside CEO Marc Bailey, overseeing the running of the Association, since 2009. Much of her work has been involved in supporting members and reacting to and resolving both their and industry issues, as well as successfully managing various BBGA events.
Her appointment is a key part of a new, collaborative and structured approach to running the BBGA, which will see each Board member undertaking defined roles, based on their area of expertise. Collectively, the Secretariat and Board are focused more than ever on building a strong industry for everyone.
Bailey will continue as CEO and will also lead a series of projects, designed to help progress some of the major issues facing GA for Business. Bailey, who marked his 10th anniversary with the Association at the end of 2020, will also be the focal point with regards to Government liaison and be the conduit for regulators, and other associations in the UK.
“I am delighted to see Lindsey take on this new director general role, liaising closely with the Board,” said BBGA Chair Aoife O’Sullivan. “From a members’ perspective, this will result in a more responsive association — tackling industry issues that really matter, with closer connections to both the BBGA Board and our important Working Groups.”
