Lena joins airport firm

AGS Airports, which owns Glasgow Airport, has appointed Lena Wilson CBE as its new chairwoman of the board.

Lena, who will take up the post tomorrow, has had a 35-year international career in economic development and business.

She replaces Sir Peter Mason, who has chaired AGS since it was formed in 2014.

The former chief executive of Scottish

Enterprise and

Scottish

Development International, Lena has also served as a senior investment advisor to the World Bank in Washington DC.

She received a CBE for her services to economic development in Scotland in June 2015.

Derek Provan, chief executive of AGS Airports, said:“Lena joins us at what is a challenging time for the entire aviation sector. However, her unrivalled experience will prove invaluable as we look ahead to the next chapter for AGS.

“I am looking forward to working closely with Lena as we seek to rebuild our airports and restore the connectivity on which the regions we serve rely so heavily and which will play a key role in supporting our country’s economic recovery.”

Lena said:“I am thrilled to be appointed chair of AGS and working with Derek and my board colleagues at such an important juncture for the group.

“I look forward to playing my part in working with government to develop the necessary framework for the safe restart of international travel and helping AGS rise to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead, not least how we can grow each of our airports sustainably.”