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Loganair appoints Scott Cunningham as Chief Financial Officer

Loganair today confirmed that Scott Cunningham will be joining the airline as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 25 years of finance and leadership experience to the team.


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Scott has played a pivotal role in the growth and transformation of multiple international businesses. He has held senior positions across the Clyde Blowers portfolio, led InterBulk Group plc as CFO through a period of global expansion and acquisitions, and guided Iomart Group plc through strategic growth, multiple acquisitions, and the challenges of both the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 energy crisis.

A Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland since 1995, Scott brings a strong track record in financial strategy, corporate governance, and business transformation.
Scott Cunningham, Loganair’s newly appointed CFO, said: "I am delighted to be joining Loganair as Chief Financial Officer. Throughout my career, I have supported growth and transformation across a variety of businesses. Loganair is unique and plays a critical role in providing vital air-links for communities across the UK and beyond. I’m looking forward to working with Luke and the team and to playing my part in delivering further success for the airline."
 
Luke Farajallah, CEO of Loganair, commented: “We are very pleased to have secured Scott as our incoming Chief Financial Officer. After an extensive and high-calibre search, we decided that Scott’s extensive experience leading international and private equity-backed businesses would be invaluable as we continue to deliver our strategy.  We’re delighted to welcome him to the executive team, and looking forward to him joining over the summer.”
 
Loganair will celebrate its 65th anniversary in 2027. Currently the UK’s largest and leading regional airline, with almost 40 aircraft, 1000 employees, and was named the most punctual major airline for UK arrivals and departures in 2025 (January-September) by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), with 81% of its flights arriving and departing on time – significantly above the industry average of 72%. CAA’s analysis covers the 20 airlines carrying the most passengers at UK airports
 

 

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