BBA Aviation plc announced the departure of Simon Pryce as Chief Executive and the appointment of Wayne Edmunds as Interim Chief Executive pending the appointment of a permanent successor. Simon Pryce will step down as Chief Executive and from the Board with effect from 30 June, 2017. Simon Pryce has been Chief Executive of the Group for ten years.

With the successful integration of the USD 2.1 billion acquisition of Landmark Aviation now complete, and recent changes in his personal family circumstances adversely impacting his ability to undertake extensive overseas travel, the Group has determined that it is appropriate to bring forward Simon Pryce's intended retirement. Wayne Edmunds will be appointed Interim Chief Executive until the process of finding a permanent successor is complete. Wayne Edmunds is an experienced public company CEO who has been a Non-Executive Director of the Group since 2013 and is currently Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Simon Pryce will remain available to Wayne Edmunds and the Board throughout his notice period to ensure a smooth and effective transition and to support the continued successful execution of the Group's strategy. Wayne Edmunds will be stepping down during the interim period as a member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committees and as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, with Peter Ventress taking over as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.