HIAL has announced the appointment of Carole Laignel as assistant manager at Sumburgh Airport in Shetland.

Ms Laignel, from Dunrossness, has been promoted from her role as senior administration officer with the airport operator.

Her responsibilities will include the management of facilities in the terminal building, airport security, airport safety and administration management. She will also be responsible for developing a benchmark standard of customer care in the terminal. This is part of the tourism gateway project developed by the Sumburgh Airport Strategic Partnership formed last year between HIAL, Shetland Islands Council, Shetland Enterprise and the airport consultative committee.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Laignel said: "I welcome this opportunity to further my career with HIAL. I have gained valuable experience whilst at Sumburgh Airport and look forward to using this to ensure our future aims and objectives are achieved. I am keen to work with colleagues and stakeholders to enable growth and quality of service at Sumburgh Airport."

Nigel Flaws, Sumburgh airport manager, added: "Carole is integral to the running of the airport and has proved that she has the necessary skills to fulfil the duties of this post. She will play an important role in the projects being developed through the Sumburgh Airport Strategic Partnership that was formed between HIAL and local stakeholders last year. I am delighted that she is furthering her career with us at a time of significant development for the airport and its partners in Shetland."

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