New Director of Communications and External Affairs joins London Gatwick
- London Gatwick welcomes it’s new Director of Communications and External Affairs
- Sam Fulton joins the airport with a wealth of leadership experience with previous Director roles at organisations including Apple, Unilever and McDonald’s
- Sam will play a critical role in delivering London Gatwick’s vision to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey
Global leader in communications Sam Fulton has this week joined London Gatwick as the airport’s new Director of Communications and External Affairs.
Leading teams across communications and engagement, Sam will be responsible for protecting and enhancing the airport’s reputation as it works towards achieving London Gatwick’s mission to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey.
Part of London Gatwick’s executive team, Sam will also focus on the airport’s strategic communications direction, community outreach and external affairs. In addition, Sam will oversee the airport’s Noise and Airspace Strategy team, who work to soften the impact of airport noise and carry out the Government-led programme to modernise UK airspace surrounding London Gatwick.
Sam joins London Gatwick from Nomad Foods (Birds Eye, Aunt Bessie’s and Goodfella’s) where she was Group Director for Corporate Affairs and Sustainability. She has a wealth of experience in communications, sustainability and external affairs following an impressive career at leading international organisations including Apple, Unilever, McDonald’s and Nestlé.
Sam Fulton, Director of Communications and External Affairs, London Gatwick said: “It is a privilege to join London Gatwick at this critical moment in the airport’s history. We have ambitious plans to grow as we progress our Northern Runway Project alongside a significant capital investment programme and goals to reach net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
“We want to grow responsibly, making sure our reputation is that of an airport that truly cares about its passengers, people and local communities. I am excited about the role I will play on this journey, working alongside London Gatwick colleagues, to grow and enhance the reputation of one the world’s leading airports.”
Stewart Wingate, CEO, London Gatwick said: “I am delighted to have appointed Sam as London Gatwick’s Director of Communications and External Affairs, a crucial role and part of the airport’s executive leadership team.
“Sam joins us with a strong track record in global communications and strategy at world-renowned organisations and will lead an exceptional team here at London Gatwick.”
Sam will take over from Tim Norwood, who was Director of Corporate Affairs at London Gatwick for more than seven years. Tim will continue to serve in his role as Chief Planning Officer, as well leading the work on promoting the airport’s Northern Runway Project.
London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest airport and is a vital piece of national infrastructure that helps drive both the regional and national economy. More than 40 airlines fly from the airport to over 150 short-haul and more than 45 long-haul destinations. The airport is focused on rebuilding and growing sustainably in the long term. It has ambitious plans to be a net zero airport by 2030 and increase capacity by bringing its Northern runway into routine use. VINCI Airports owns a 50.01% stake in the airport, with Global Infrastructure Partners managing the remaining 49.99% interest.
The world’s leading private airport operator, VINCI Airports operates more than 70 airports in 13 countries. Thanks to its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds and manages airports by providing its investment capacity and its know-how in optimizing operational performance, modernizing infrastructure and managing their operations and environmental transition. VINCI Airports is the first airport operator to have committed to an international environmental strategy in 2016, to achieve the goal of net zero emissions across its entire network by 2050.
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