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BMI Regional appoints chief financial officer

Paul Roberts, former finance chief as Australian regional airline Skywest, has joined BMI Regional as chief financial officer.

Roberts played a key role in growing the airline until its eventual acquisition by Virgin Australia, and previously worked as finance director for CityFlyer Express after it was acquired by British Airways in 2000.

BMI Regional chief executive, Cathal O’Connell, said: “Paul has considerable experience of successfully leading airline finance functions and driving improvements in financial performance of regional carriers internationally.

“Given the growth plans for BMI Regional, Paul is a great addition to the team.”

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