ABOUT US

Intent

To use our experience and passion to lead the global stage on operational readiness. We also want to be the UK’s choice for aviation operations and logistics and to develop a strategic partnership in operations with a long term view on Performance, Sustainability, Resilience and Service.

Vision

To create an operational environment in aviation that delivers agility to Airports and Airlines. To use our agile and transparent approach to drive value across all operational environments so that the aviation sector can embrace innovation and growth to deliver ultimate value to passengers.

Leadership

Leadership at ABC is about helping to define what the future should look like and educating, convincing and aligning people with that vision whilst inspiring them to make it a reality despite the obstacles that may appear in front of them. We inspire our teams to lead and they all have the knowledge, capacity and will to rally teams around a common purpose as well as the character that inspires trust.

“When you put together deep knowledge about a subject that intensely matters to you, great things happen. It will give you the courage to share your passion and expertise, and when you do that, people will follow.”

Management Team

Grant Thompson

CEO

Grant set up Aviation Business Continuity (ABC) in 2007 after spending 17 years with Heathrow Airport Limited in various Terminal and Baggage management roles.

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Iain Bailey

COO

Iain commenced his career by returning to the company he spent his University placement year with to develop a new Control Systems Product for the Oil, Gas, Water and Electricity sectors.

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Aleck O'Neill

Aleck O'Neill

Operations Director

Aleck has over 25 years of experience in the aviation sector having started with BMI in 1993. He has a wealth of experience in Ramp and Baggage operations having been the Baggage Operations Manager for both Aviance and Dnata at Heathrow.

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Ali Zakaria

Ali Zakaria

Business Development and Resource Planning Manager

 

 Ali started at ABC in 2017 as a General Operative and quickly demonstrated the drive and inventive thinking that has led him to become our Business Development & Resource Planning Manager, proving to be a great example to the entire workforce on the opportunities for growth within ABC

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Andy Stewart

Andy Stewart

General Manager

Andy started his career in aviation at London Heathrow Airport with KLM Ground Services in 2003, and soon progressed through numerous operational and management roles with one of the largest ground handlers at Heathrow.

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Andy started his career in the hospitality industry working in a restaurant, pub and catering business. He worked in all operational roles over 10 years ending up as Head of Operations for the London business. Read More
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