bmi faces legal and regulatory issues in every area of its operation, from day-to-day dealings with a range of regulatory bodies to the one-off, such as our campaign to be allowed to compete on transatlantic routes from Heathrow. The appointment of a lawyer to the board reflects the future importance of these issues to the business. The fact that the CFO was appointed to the board at the same time is an indication of the importance of legal and financial issues in the aviation sector.

What are the key benefits to the business of appointing you to the board?