Jon Horne has been appointed as Interim Managing Director, London Southend Airport, to bring his huge depth of experience and knowledge to bear in helping maintain its successful trajectory and develop new business opportunities.The 57-year old first started working in the aviation industry in 1973 as an Air Traffic Control Assistant and has remained within the industry ever since. Rising through the ranks, Singapore-born Horne was the Chief Executive of Cardiff International Airport prior to joining the Stobart Group’s London Southend operation.
Jon said: “I’m both excited and delighted to be joining London Southend Airport. It is arguably THE success story within our industry of recent years and I’m honoured to be asked to carry that success forward.”
Jon brings to the role a track-record of delivering results through growing business and reducing costs, whilst simultaneously improving customer service standards and experiences. He is also skilled in building strong relationships with staff and key stakeholders and communicating effectively