As far as I can ascertain, Mr Lavan was General Manager of Ringway Handling, a subsidary of the MAN PLC Group, I can't see what advantage he'll bring to HUY.
As for Mr Goldsmith going to Bournmouth, I know that they're part of the MAN Group, but what have Bournmouth done to deserve someone who has presided over HUYs lack of success over the last few years?