A senior independent director at pub chain JD Wetherspoon has joined the board of Flybe as a non-executive director.
Liz McMeikan also chairs the remuneration committee at Unite Group, is a non-executive at Fresca Group and chairman of the Moat Housing Association.
She previously established Tesco Express and was appointed stores board director for change management and human resources at the supermarket giant.
McMeikan will replace David Longbottom as chairman of the regional airline’s remuneration committee from September.
Flybe chairman Simon Laffin said: “The Flybe board continues its transition. Liz McMeikan is yet another strong addition to the board, together with Sir Timo Anderson, who joined as a non-executive director in May, and Philip de Klerk, who will take up the position of CFO later this month.
“I am delighted that we are able to attract board directors of such quality.
“Liz has an extensive executive and non-executive track record across a variety of businesses. We look forward to working with her at this exciting time in the development of Flybe.
“I would like to thank David Longbottom for his great contribution over many years, and wish him well for the future.”