Robert Hassard

Robert Hassard has a diverse work history with experience in various roles within the aviation industry. Starting their career in 2009 as a Customer Services Liaison at Leeds Bradford International Airport, they went on to work as a Passenger Services Agent at Swissport in 2010. In 2012, they joined Airbase Flight Support as an Aircraft Dispatcher before transitioning to Manchester Airports Group (MAG) as part of their graduate scheme. Within MAG, they held roles such as Marketing Business Partner, Business Development Manager, and Commercial Manager from 2014 to 2016. Robert later took on the position of Project Manager at the Manchester-China Forum in 2014. Returning to MAG in 2016, they continued their stint as a Commercial Manager until 2020 when they became the General Manager of the Runway Visitor Park and Concorde Conference Centre. Robert'smost recent role is as the Head of BD and Onward Channels for CAVU since July 2022.

Robert Hassard completed their Bachelor's degree in Management and Transport Studies at the University of Leeds from 2007 to 2011. Robert then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Executive Management at The University of Manchester from 2014 to 2017.