Neil Cottrell

  British Coal, BA, IAG, Heathrow Airline Operators Committee, Airport Coordination Ltd

Senior leader and non-executive director with over 30 years of experience in transport strategy and planning who has a successful track record of solving complex business problems and making and implementing timely informed decisions. 

• Key leadership role in BA’s acquisition and incorporation of British Midland Airways
• Led the expansion and development of BA’s route network increasing BA’s network profitability by over 80%
• Ran multiple aircraft acquisition competitions overseeing the procurement and introduction of over 100 new aircraft into the BA aircraft fleet including A380s, A350s and 787s
• Led BA’s Q6 (airport regulation) campaign leading to an advantageous price settlement at Heathrow that saved BA £100m+