Flybmi has announced a ‘robust restructure’ and long-term succession plan, with chief commercial officer Jochen Schnadt becoming managing director.
His new role starts on October 11.Tim Shattock, who joined Flybmi as interim MD earlier this year to assist in this transition process, will now return to his native Dublin to take up a new leadership role.
Malcolm Sutherland has been named Flybmi’s new COO, overseeing all operational functions, and reporting to Schnadt.
In addition, Schnadt will continue to have the directors for sales & business development, Fabrice Binet; revenue & planning, Barry Oaten and customer & marketing, Antony Price, reporting to him alongside chief financial officer Paul Roberts and head of people Suzanna Smith.
Peter Bond, co-owner of the airline, will assume the position of co-chairman of AIL, taking on a more active role to further strengthen the day-to-day running of Flybmi and Loganair.
