The Chairman of BAR UK, Robert Atkinson of Air Canada, has reluctantly taken the decision to resign that role. This is due to an increased role within his company.

The Board has, just as reluctantly, accepted his resignation but is delighted that he is able to remain as a director.

In his place, it is a great pleasure to announce that Sandra Bloodworth, Area Manager UK and Continental Europe for Royal Brunei Airlines, was unanimously elected by the Board to succeed him.

Bob will formally relinquish his position immediately after the Annual General Meeting on 20th May, at which time Sandra will chair the General Meeting that follows.

The Board also wishes to record their thanks to Bob for the time so freely given to BAR UK, and for his leadership, and extend their best wishes to Sandra.

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Mike Carrivick, FRAeS
Chief Executive BAR UK
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