moggie - I am not arguing with criticism of Ayling, setting up and selling off of GO, alienation of customer service staff, causing strikes or the tailfins.
To the best of my knowledge the Dir. of Strategy had no involvement in any of these decisions. I believe the BA strategy dept consists of planning the fleet and network and hub contol.
As a BA shareholder I think it's disappointing and a worrying sign that a Director who did much to keep the company heading in the right direction has jumped/been pushed (anyone know which ?)
As you say - BA now seems to be left with the dregs of Ayling era "leadership" which isn't reassuring in the current climate.