New Non-Executive Director sought for HIAL Board

Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director to the Board of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL). 

The appointment will be for three years and take effect from 1 March 2022.  The HIAL Board comprises six Non-Executive Directors (including the Chair), and two Executive Directors (members of HIAL Senior Management).

Lorna Jack has been Chair since 2019, having served as Interim Chair for two years prior to the appointment and originally joining as a Non-Executive Director in 2014.

Lorna says: “This new Board member will join us next March, one year into our Strategy and Covid-19 Recovery Plan 2021-26. 

“Scottish Ministers are looking for someone with the relevant skills, including senior executive HR experience and a real understanding of the issues facing the communities in the HIAL operating area. 

“I would very much encourage applications from individuals with a genuine passion for aviation and maintaining air connectivity for the communities we serve.”

Find out more about HIAL’s current Board members and Management Team.

The closing date for applications is 22 October - if you would like to know more, please see the Scottish Government - Public Appointments advert 

Published: 1st October 2021