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BBGA AGM - BBGA 'Did You Know' Campaign and MESTA
12:40 PM - 12:55 PM Thu
Graduating from Harper Adams University in 1999 Lindsey Oliver started her career in a graduate trainee role in animal feed sales in the agriculture industry. She then moved on to two different positions in trade associations before starting at British Business and General Aviation Association, BBGA in 2009. She progressed to her role as Managing Director in 2021 where she works alongside CEO Marc Bailey and board members reacting to and resolving member and industry issues together with the successful execution of BBGA events and industry meetings throughout the year.
In 2016 Lindsey oversaw and implemented the dual agreement arrangements with European Business Aviation Association which proposed that UK BBGA members have automatic membership to EBAA. This strengthened the relationship between the two association despite the BREXIT referendum the same year. This agreement remains in place to date.
Lindsey managed the association throughout the COVID pandemic and BREXIT negotiations which saw an unprecedented demand and support from members as business and general aviation organisations adjusted to the new conditions.
As MD Lindsey works closely with Government Departments, Civil Aviation Authority, and senior industry leaders on a weekly and sometimes daily basis.
BBGA has approximately 180 member companies. These range from FBO’s, Operators, Legal Firms, and Support Organisations involved in the business aviation space. BBGA is closely linked with other aviation trade associations including European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), British Helicopter Association (BHA), Air Operators and Pilots Association (AOPA), Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (ARPAS-UK). Lindsey is also a Council member of the General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo).