Bristol Airport has appointed Nigel Scott to the newly created position of business development director.
Nigel, pictured, was previously sales and marketing director with cleaning technology company Kärcher and a former European marketing director for Dyson. 
He brings a wealth of international business experience to the role, which will be instrumental in raising Bristol Airport’s profile as the major gateway for the South West.
He will develop new opportunities, strengthen marketing capabilities and partnerships, and enhance the airport’s brand in the South West and beyond. The appointment comes as the airport celebrates 60 years of flying from its current site and begins work on its long-term vision for the future.
Airport chief executive officer Robert Sinclair said: “Nigel joins at an exciting time, with passenger numbers and customer satisfaction ratings at record levels, and a range of new customer facilities in place across the airport site.
“His appointment will help us to build on this platform as we work towards our objective of becoming a world-class regional airport.”
Nigel added: “As a resident of the South West, I understand the important role Bristol Airport plays in connecting the region with the world. I look forward to using the insight and experience gained working with major global brands to further enhance the airport’s profile and reputation with customers, business partners and other stakeholders.”
Completion of a second major terminal extension earlier this year took investment at the airport since 2010 to more than £160m. Other recent developments include a £2.3m upgrade of the immigration hall, the opening of its first on-site hotel, and a new customer reception centre for the Silver Zone car park.
The airport’s route network is also growing, with direct flights to more than 120 destinations and frequent daily services to major hubs including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin and Frankfurt. Earlier this month Thomson Airways started flights to Florida and Mexico using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, highlighting the scope for more direct long-haul destinations in future.
