Board of Directors

Paul Kelsall – HIAL Chief Executive Officer - Executive Director

Paul joined HIAL in May 2024, bringing extensive experience in the aviation industry. He started his aviation career in the Royal Navy before moving into business and commercial operations in the private aviation sector.

Paul joined Bond Offshore in 2006, initially as Senior Aircrewman Trainer, then as Managing Aircrewman before becoming Search and Rescue Manager in 2013. In 2015 he took up the position of Director of Service Delivery with Babcock Offshore, then Operations Director in 2019.

Most recently, Paul was Managing Director and Accountable Manager for Offshore Helicopter Services UK Limited, a post he held since February 2021. During that time Paul led the business through a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) process and subsequent divestment to new ownership.

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Last updated:

July 2024