RICHARD KABERRY PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

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1 RICHARD KABERRY PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS: BA (Hons) - German & French - University of Oxford 1979 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Richard joined York Aviation in January 2004 from Manchester Airport PLC, where he spent 23 years in a wide variety of managerial roles. His experience encompasses aviation policy development, corporate strategy, economic regulation, business planning, terminal management, operational policy, and operational resource planning. He has a thorough understanding of the aviation industry gained through representing Manchester in aviation policy forums at national and European level and through playing a key role in the development of Manchester s long-term business strategy. Richard has extensive experience with York Aviation of advising on airport business strategies and undertaking due diligence work. Richard also has a thorough knowledge of the General and Business Aviation sectors at UK airports. CAREER PROFILE: Principal Consultant, York Aviation, 2004 Account Manager, Information Services - Manchester Airport PLC, Corporate Strategy Manager, Manchester Airport PLC, Corporate Policy Development Manager, Manchester Airport PLC, Airport Duty Manager, Manchester Airport PLC, (Secondment) 1991 Operations Policy & Resources Manager, Manchester Airport PLC, Acting Terminal Facilities Manager, Manchester Airport PLC, Operations Planning Officer, Manchester Airport PLC, Information Desk Assistant, Manchester Airport PLC, YORK AVIATION EXPERIENCE Duchy of Cornwall: advice in connection with St Mary s Isles of Scilly Airport (2015/16); Fareham Borough Council: advice in connection with Lee-on-Solent (Daedalus) Airfield (2015/16); Due diligence advice to a potential bidder for London City Airport (2015/16); Albemarle Fairoaks Airport: advice on the economic impact of Fairoaks Airport (2015); States of Jersey: a review of the case for incorporation of the Ports of Jersey including Jersey Airport for the States Scrutiny Panel, in association with MDS Transmodal (2015); Department for Transport: economic research into the UK General Aviation sector (2014/15); 1

2 Panshanger People: an economic impact study of Panshanger (General Aviation) Aerodrome in Hertfordshire (2014); Kraków Airport Poland: (in conjunction with BBSG Poland and the David King Partnership), a study of non-aeronautical revenue potential and strategy (2014); Manchester Airports Group: analysis of supply chain activity and development of performance indicators (2014); Carillion Services Ltd: Analysis of all operational activities undertaken at UK airports and how these activities are managed (2014); Redhill Aerodrome: advice on economic matters during a Public Inquiry into the proposal for a hard surfaced runway (2013/14); Durham Tees Valley Airport local authority shareholders: advice on proposals for the future of Durham Tees Valley Airport (2013/14); Norwich Airport: economic impact study of the proposed Norwich Aeropark (2013); Advice to a potential investor in Abertis Airports (Luton, Belfast International, Stockholm Skavsta, and others) (2013) Welsh Government: advice in relation to the sale of Cardiff Airport (2013); London City Airport: financial due diligence in relation to re-financing (2012/13); London City Airport: preparation of socio-economic impact assessment in support of a proposed planning application (2012/13); Advice and due diligence support for a potential investor in Stansted Airport (2012); Antin Infrastructure Partners: Assessment of Newcastle Airport Investment (2012); Refreshed advice to Redhill Aerodrome in relation to the potential economic impact of a proposed application for a hard-surface runway; Advice and due diligence support for a potential investor in Edinburgh Airport (2012); Advice and due diligence support for a potential investor in airports in Brazil (2011/12); London Luton Airport: support for Master Plan work in relation to the airport s economic impact ( ); Belfast City Airport: advice on matters relating to traffic potential and economic impact (2010 to 2015); South Gloucestershire Council: analysis of options in relation to the future of Filton Airfield in Bristol (2011); States of Guernsey: analysis of options for the commercialisation of Guernsey Airport (2011); Dunsfold Park Ltd: an assessment of the need for and economic impact of additional Business Aviation aircraft movements at Dunsfold Aerodrome during the London

3 Olympic Games in support of an appeal against planning refusal - the appeal was allowed (2011); Dunsfold Park Ltd: an assessment of the aviation potential and especially the Business Aviation potential of Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey (2011); Newcastle Science City: research with airlines and airports on behalf of Newcastle Science City into the carriage by air of passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) and special needs (2011); Redhill Aerodrome: an economic impact study of Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey (2011); Invest Thames Gateway: proposition research into the aerospace and MRO sectors in the Thames Gateway area (2010/11); South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA): a study of the capacity and potential of Lee-on-Solent (Daedalus) Airfield in Hampshire (2010); London City Airport: an update of the economic and social impact study previously undertaken in 2005 (2010); Poznan Lawica Airport (Poland): preparation of a strategic concept for the development of non-aviation income at Poznan Lawica Airport in Poland, in partnership with PwC Poland (2010/11); Glasgow and Aberdeen Airports: Economic Impact Studies for BAA Scotland in association with regional partners (2010); Derry City Council: a soft market testing exercise for City of Derry Airport, followed by preparation of a Draft Information Memorandum prior to the formal process of inviting partnership interest (2009); Preparation of advice to the nine English Regional Development Agencies on their response to the UK Department for Transport consultation on the Framework for Economic Regulation of UK Airports (2009); Derry City Council: Project Manager for an Economic Impact Study of City of Derry Airport (2009); Edinburgh Airport: Economic Impact Study of Edinburgh Airport for Scottish Enterprise and the West Edinburgh Development Partnership (2009); Elvington Aerodrome: preparation of evidence for a Public Inquiry into a proposed hangar development at Elvington Aerodrome, near York (2008); Derry City Council: a review of airport funding models, updating a previous study by Cranfield University Air Transport Group, describing the way in which smaller regional airports use public funding and setting out examples of funding mechanisms from the UK and the Republic of Ireland (2008); London City Airport: preparation of evidence for the economic and social impact of the Airport in connection with forthcoming planning applications (2007/8); Preparation of an airports strategy for the Pomorskie region of Poland, in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers of Poland (2008); 3

4 Preparation of advice to the nine English Regional Development Agencies on their response to the UK Department for Transport consultation on adding capacity at London Heathrow (2007/8); Preparation of advice to a potential bidder for the concession to operate Beauvais Airport in Paris (2007); European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA), in association with the Forum of European Regional Airports & the Assembly of European Regions: Project Manager for a study into the social benefits of low fares airlines in Europe (2007); Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council: Project Manager for a study into the potential for maximising the benefits of Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield in connection with the Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI) (2007); TAG Farnborough: preparation of advice on the business aviation market and in relation to the case for a planning application for an increase in weekend movements at Farnborough Airport (2006/7); East of England Development Agency: Project Manager for a study into the economic and social impact of the expansion of Norwich International Airport (2006/7); Lancashire Economic Partnership: Project Manager for a study into the economic and social impact of Blackpool International Airport (2006); Scottish Enterprise Renfrewshire: (with Ekos Consulting and others) aviation input to the development of an Economic Development Framework and Action Plan for the Glasgow Airport Zone (2006); Ryanair: provision of advice in connection with the CAA s economic regulation of Stansted Airport and the Irish Commission for Aviation Regulation s determination on airport charges at Dublin Airport ( ); East of England Development Agency: Project Manager for a study into the economic and social impact of the expansion of Southend Airport (2005); Yorkshire Forward: a study to gather evidence in relation to skills needs in the aviation and aerospace industries in connection with the establishment of an Airport & Aviation Academy at Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (2005); Lufthansa Resource Technical Training: a review of and assistance with a proposal to manage an Aviation Training Academy at Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (2005); West Midlands Regional Assembly & Advantage West Midlands: Project Manager for a study into the regional economic impact of airport expansion in the West Midlands (2005); London City Airport: Project Manager for a study into the social and economic impact of London City Airport as part of their Master Plan Review to 2030 (2005); GoSkills (Sector Skills Council for Transport): Project Manager for the preparation of an Action Plan for the North West Aviation Skills Alliance and a Study into the provision of aviation related training by Further Education establishments in Greater Manchester (2004/05); 4

5 English Regional Development Agencies: Project Manager for a study commissioned by four RDAs into the potential opportunities to support air transport from the regions (2004/05); Sector Skills Development Agency (on behalf of York Consulting): an ongoing review of regional progress on sector skills engagement, focussing on and contrasting sector skill policies, delivery, mechanisms and initiatives across the English regions (2004); Essex County Council: an examination of the current regulatory regime governing airport charges and cross subsidisation at the London airports operated by BAA in the context of the funding of the proposed second runway and associated infrastructure at Stansted Airport (2004); Peel Holdings: preparation of an information brochure on the economic benefits of Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (2004); Renaissance South Yorkshire: a study into the maximisation of the economic benefits to be gained from the development of Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield (2004). EXPERIENCE WITH MANCHESTER AIRPORT: Facilitated the development and approval of a Long Term Business Strategy to 2015 for Manchester Airport (MA) in conjunction with senior managers and Board members; Devised and implemented the communication of the long term strategy to key stakeholders; Developed and introduced revised three year business planning processes within MA to move towards greater integration with budgeting, more specific target setting, and performance measurement; Led an internal initiative to communicate the business plan to key stakeholders; Undertook and wrote a major review of internal procedures for delegated authority within MA in consultation with senior managers; Co-ordinated the due diligence process during MA s acquisition of the National Express Airport Group (East Midlands and Bournemouth Airports); Member of the Manchester Airport Car Parks Supervisory Board providing advice on the preparation of strategy and business plans; Undertook ad hoc project work for the ACI Europe Policy Committee; Member of the ACI Europe Slot Allocation Task Force: preparation of position papers and lobbying of the European Commission and MEPs; Member of the Joint ACI/IATA Slot Allocation Working Group; Worked with the ACI Europe Economic Impact Task Force to produce the Economic Impact Assessment Toolkit; Economic Regulation - prepared MA s response to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Monopolies & Mergers Commission (MMC) on operational and strategic policy issues; 5

6 Input to the management of the Slot Allocation Process from the airport perspective; Led a multi-discipline team tasked with drawing up a specification and tendering for baggage handling services; Led the tendering process and evaluation of returned tenders for Information Desk Services; Responsible for the planning of all human resources and equipment within the Baggage Handling Section to ensure the most efficient match between supply and demand; Devised, developed and implemented performance measures within key operational areas; Introduced and managed MA s first Comment Card system for passengers. OTHER CONSULTANCY EXPERIENCE Frankfurt Airport advice on drawing up a specification and tendering for airport baggage handling services within the context of the EC Regulation; Barcelona Airport presentation on Manchester s approach to planning and building a Second Runway. St. Petersburg presentations to a Russian Aviation Conference on Manchester s approach to corporate strategy, business planning and service quality delivery. 6