Guernsey Ports recruiting new MD

Friday 10 May 2024

Guernsey Ports is recruiting for a new Managing Director to drive the business forward when current MD Colin Le Ray retires later this year.

Mr Le Ray will retire having accumulated more than 40 years’ experience with the States of Guernsey.

In a public service career spanning four decades, he has held several senior roles, culminating in his appointment as Managing Director of Guernsey Ports in 2017.

The Managing Director of Guernsey Ports - which comprises Guernsey Airport, Guernsey Harbours and Alderney Airport - is responsible for the management of some of Guernsey’s most critical infrastructure, ensuring the safe and expeditious movement of vessels, aircraft, passengers, vehicles and cargo.

Guernsey Ports is a States Trading Asset with fixed assets worth approximately £235 million, annual revenues totalling around £25 million, and 280 staff.

States Trading Group Managing Director Simon Elliott said: “We are looking for an experienced and motivational leader who will drive the business forward in a commercial manner, building on the excellent foundations laid by Colin, who has worked tirelessly across the organisation for many years.

“This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and delivery of Guernsey Ports’ long-term strategy, balancing financial sustainability and efficiency with high quality service delivery.

“Our ideal candidate will inspire a high performing culture across Guernsey Ports and promote a strong focus on the needs of customers in order to create long-term value for islanders."

Recruitment for a new Managing Director has begun, with a view to ensuring there is a crossover period between the outgoing Mr Le Ray and his successor.