Bristol Airport appoints new sustainability director

Bristol Airport has appointed Clare Hennessey to the position of planning and sustainability director. 

Previously working with EDF Energy leading the programme of planning and environmental consents required for the decommissioning of several nuclear power stations, she brings a wide experience having worked in a number of sectors and developments including amongst others; Hinkley Point C, London Crossrail, and the London Olympics which required a combination of planning and sustainability disciplines to progress and deliver long term value to communities and customers.  

Her experience in the aviation sector includes providing strategic advice to Gatwick Airport and advice to the Department for Transport on the National Policy Statement for Airport Expansion in the South East.  

As planning and sustainability director, Hennessey will play a key role in developing the future of Bristol Airport and will be responsible for shaping and implementing Bristol Airport’s planning and sustainability strategies.  The appointment comes as the airport has successfully secured 12 million passengers per annum planning permission.

Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport, said: “We are delighted to welcome Clare to the team, she joins Bristol Airport at an exceptionally exciting time.  Clare will oversee the development of our masterplan, sustainability strategy and partnerships. Working closely with stakeholders to meet our ambitious sustainability targets – in being one of the first UK airports to be a net zero airport operation by 2030.  Clare’s appointment will help us to build on the work already started, prioritising sustainability and responsible planning strategies for the future.”