Aviation expert brings global knowledge to Rotorua

A new business consultant has been appointed to the Rotorua International Airport board of directors.

Ray Sayer has run his own business consultancy since 2009.

Previously he has been chief executive of Royal Brunei Airlines, Bahrain Airport Services, and Leeward Islands Air Transport Services in Antigua, and commercial director of Gulf Air in Bahrain.

Mr Sayer also spent nearly 30 years with British Airways in a number of senior executive positions, including postings in the US, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, India, Turkey, Hong Kong, Qatar, Romania, Syria, Brunei and Zimbabwe.

Rotorua Mayor Kevin Winters said the city was fortunate to have someone with Mr Sayer's "impressive aviation" and airport background living in the district, and who was prepared to contribute his skills and experience to the development of Rotorua's airport.

All Access. All in one subscription. From $2 per week

Subscribe now

All Access Weekly

From $2 per week

Pay just

$15.75

$2

per week ongoing

Subscribe now

BEST VALUE

All Access Annual

Pay just

$449

$49

per year ongoing

Subscribe now

Learn more

30

"We're particularly pleased that Mr Sayer has accepted our invitation to join the board as he brings with him a wealth of experience in international aviation and airport operations, which will contribute significantly to the aspirations we have for the future development of our local airport."

Airport company chairman Ray Cook said he and his fellow directors were looking forward to Mr Sayer joining them around the board table.

"Mr Sayer's experience and background means he will add a valuable dimension to the mix of skills and experience we already have on the board," he said.

"He is highly regarded in the industry here and around the word and will be a great fit with our directors."

Mr Sayer joins Mr Cook, Mr Winters, Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby, and Bill Kingi on the board of Rotorua International Airport.