Under new ownership and the leadership of Harrison (40), ambitious plans are being drawn up to build on London-Stansted’s past successes and excellent facilities. Andrew Harrison – who was appointed Managing Director of London-Stansted in March – is a man with serious drive, as his comprehensive experience within MAG attests. He initially joined Manchester Airport as Commercial Director in 2005 and led the £80 million (€94m) redevelopment of Terminals 1 and 2, the growth of the car park business through new products and distribution channels, and negotiations with key airlines, which included bringing the A380 to Manchester. Prior to his current role, he was Chief Operating Officer of Manchester Airports Group from April 2012, and before that was Managing Director of Manchester Airport – a position he had held since September 2010. His experience within MAG, combined with external experience gained from a previous nine-year career with Marks & Spencer in the UK, Europe and the Far East, makes him well-placed to drive Stansted’s development.