Jim French (businessman)
James French CBE DL (born 4 July 1953) is the former chairman and CEO of the airline Flybe. He owned approximately 7% of the overall business.
History[edit]
French began his aviation career in 1970 with Caledonian Airways, before joining AirUK in 1980 French first joined Flybe in 1990, when it was known as Jersey European Airways;[1] becoming commercial director shortly after. He subsequently became deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer. In 2001, French became chief executive of Flybe and became chairman in 2005.[1]
French retired as CEO of Flybe in August 2013 and became non-executive chairman.[2] Saad Hammad, formerly of EasyJet airline, became CEO[2] and Simon Laffin became Chairman.[3]
Awards[edit]
French was appointed a CBE in 2009.[1] and is a Deputy Lieutenant of Devon.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Flybe chairman Jim French to stand down". The Independent. 5 November 2013. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ a b Topham, Gwyn; correspondent, transport (3 July 2013). "Outspoken Flybe chief executive stands down after 12 years". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ "Flybe cuts another 500 jobs to 'secure future'", The Daily Telegraph, 11 November 2013
- ^ Meet the Deputy Lieutenants