UK. Skylark Consulting Group – provider of management consulting services to the aviation and other transport-related sectors – has named Simon Morris as Senior Vice President.
Morris, who will be based in Skylark’s London office, previously held the position of Vice President at ICF’s airport practice. Prior to that, he headed the European aviation practice of global management consulting firm LeighFisher.
He has also held senior posts at Macquarie Bank and The Portland Group and board positions at Birmingham Airport and Aeroporti di Roma.
Morris – holder of Master’s degrees from Cranfield University and Cambridge University – has over 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, with expertise in aviation business planning, economic regulation and airport operations. He has been involved in several recent high profile airport transactions, advising buyers, sellers and governments.
Commenting on the appointment, Skylark Founder and Managing Director Marcus Balmforth said: “We are delighted to have Simon join Skylark where his significant industry experience and expertise in aviation regulatory matters, business planning, strategy and operations will complement the team, and support Skylark in providing our clients with sector leading services.”
Skylark Consulting Group was established by senior aviation and infrastructure experts in 2018 and has offices in London, San Francisco and New York. The firm provides investors, owners and government clients with tailored analysis and advisory services to improve performance and evaluate transport infrastructure assets.
Its team has worked on projects and transactions across locations including Japan, Indonesia, India, Australasia, Europe and the Americas. Recently, Skylark has acted as an advisor to the new owners of Brussels Zaventem and Liverpool John Lennon airports.
