New MD for British International
RIGBY Group PLC has appointed Paul Southall as Managing Director of British International Helicopters (BIH), which has an engineering and maintenance operation at Newquay Airport.
Formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Rigby Group’s aviation division, Mr Southall brings almost two decades of leadership experience to the role, and will be charged with driving the group’s planned growth strategy.
Paul Southall as Managing Director of British International Helicopters
As well as its operation at Newquay, British International Helicopters has carried out the Flag Officer Sea Training Royal Navy helicopter support programme through HMS Raleigh at Torpoint for more than a decade.
BIH has served as the lead brand at the head of Rigby Group’s helicopter-led aviation activities since its post-acquisition reorganisation in September 2013. Pursuing the strategic goal of becoming the largest domestically owned commercial helicopter operator in the UK, the company is now preparing for a planned expansion of the group’s existing military and commercial helicopter business.
“We intend to position BIH as the UK’s leading British onshore/offshore helicopter operator, and Paul will work closely with the existing staff to foster, develop and implement a one team approach with a clear goal of being recognised for its first class, professional and safe approach to helicopter services,” said Sir Peter Rigby, Rigby Group Chairman and founder.
Paul Southall added: “These are exciting times for BIH and I look forward to being part of a talented, winning team. As we move forward in pursuit of our growth strategy, the emphasis will remain on delivering a great service to our existing customers who will be our best advocates and references for future business wins, while also proactively seeking out new, profitable business.
“In an industry where safety places us on a level playing field, we have to be better than the competition in terms of service delivery and customer focus. This is the responsibility of each and every one of our employees and this culture is one I will look to cultivate in my new role. It’s a significant challenge, but one I am confident we will meet.”
Formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Rigby Group’s aviation division, Mr Southall brings almost two decades of leadership experience to the role, and will be charged with driving the group’s planned growth strategy.
Paul Southall as Managing Director of British International Helicopters
As well as its operation at Newquay, British International Helicopters has carried out the Flag Officer Sea Training Royal Navy helicopter support programme through HMS Raleigh at Torpoint for more than a decade.
BIH has served as the lead brand at the head of Rigby Group’s helicopter-led aviation activities since its post-acquisition reorganisation in September 2013. Pursuing the strategic goal of becoming the largest domestically owned commercial helicopter operator in the UK, the company is now preparing for a planned expansion of the group’s existing military and commercial helicopter business.
“We intend to position BIH as the UK’s leading British onshore/offshore helicopter operator, and Paul will work closely with the existing staff to foster, develop and implement a one team approach with a clear goal of being recognised for its first class, professional and safe approach to helicopter services,” said Sir Peter Rigby, Rigby Group Chairman and founder.
Paul Southall added: “These are exciting times for BIH and I look forward to being part of a talented, winning team. As we move forward in pursuit of our growth strategy, the emphasis will remain on delivering a great service to our existing customers who will be our best advocates and references for future business wins, while also proactively seeking out new, profitable business.
“In an industry where safety places us on a level playing field, we have to be better than the competition in terms of service delivery and customer focus. This is the responsibility of each and every one of our employees and this culture is one I will look to cultivate in my new role. It’s a significant challenge, but one I am confident we will meet.”
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