Gama Aviation has appointed Christopher Clarke and Michael Howell as its new non-executive directors, following Michael Peagram's decision to retire on 30 April 2019.
Clarke has over 30 years experience as a senior partner with leading international law firms in Asia, including Denton Hall, CMS Cameron McKenna and DLA Piper. While also serving as non-executive director of Hong Kong, UK listed and private companies.
Howell has a background in transportation and worked in the motor industry after graduating from Trinity College, Cambridge and before completing MBAs at INSEAD and Harvard. He worked with Cummins Engine Company and General Electric Company (GE) in the USA, latterly as general manager of GE Transportation Systems. He also served as executive director of Railtrack Group during its privatisation.
Simon To, chairman of Gama, said: "On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Michael Peagram for all his hard work and professionalism over the last six years. He has been a valued member of the Gama Board and we all wish him well for the future.
"At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Christopher Clarke and Michael Howell to the Board as new Independent non-executive directors. I know their broad range of skills and experience will be a real asset to the Gama board and will help to improve Gama's corporate governance. They will provide wise counsel and act as valuable sounding boards and I look forward to working with them over the coming years.