Stu Peters
Several points that I would like you to respond to re the 'NED appointments' to the IOM Airport Board. The appointments being Lorna Jack (Chair of HIAL), Chris Holliday (NED HIAL) & John McGlynn ('entrepreneur').
You will recall that on Oct 25 2023 you wrote 'There were six interviewed I believe, all of whom were highly qualified. So much so that we selected three rather than two. To be clear, Gary Cobb had no part in the interviews or selection.'
Interesting to read your claim that Gary Cobb had 'no part in the interviews or selection'. At the last HIAL board meeting that Gary Cobb, Lorna Jack & Chris Holliday attended on 30 June 2022, Lorna Jack (Chair) wished all the best for the future as he was leaving HIAL.
You also wrote on Nov 30 2023 'Three hugely impressive NEDs with significant relevant expertise appointed at a cost of maybe just £10k per year total'
A proposed 12 meetings a year @£300 a meeting, amounts to £10,800. However, given the fact that none of these NEDs live on the Island (two in Scotland, the other in Leeds), there are clearly additional travel costs etc etc. Am I correct?
Then this comment March 6 2024
'We have some HIAL (or ex-HIAL) people on the shadow board, who understand better than most about running small local/regional airports'
You clearly have not read the latest ridiculous HIAL airport charges being implemented. HIAL have obviously no understanding whatsoever of running a successful airport. Here's a link for your information:
https://www.hial.co.uk/hial-group/general-aviation-4/1
The same fees also apply to Barra (a beach)!
https://www.hial.co.uk/downloads/file/803/barra-airport-general-aviation-charges-effective-1-april-2024
Farcical!