"As has been said, Peter was very innovative in his time at Manchester, although I was slightly unsure of his introduction of remote stands in the 24R holding bay - the correct designation at that time. I don't think that any of those stands were ever used."
I think he is definitely the guy the airport needs back. Sounds like he planned for everything, as an airport should do, all eventualities. I guess he had left by the time the decision to use the Apron as a car park was made.