London Stansted has announced a number of changes to strengthen its senior management team and support the continued growth of the airport following the recent appointment of new chief executive, Andrew Cowan.

Martin Jones has been appointed commercial director responsible for retail, car parking and business development.

Jones previously worked as MAG interim retail director having joined the business from M&S in 2015.

Daniel Gallo joins the Stansted team as customer service and security director having been MAG human resources director.

He takes over from Karen Smart who moves to the position of Stansted assets management director responsible for developing the airport’s future infrastructure needs.

Cowan said: “I am delighted to welcome the new members of our management team that not only strengthen the expertise of the senior leadership team at the airport but allow us to really focus on the key areas of the business: continuing to grow our passenger numbers; transform the airport’s infrastructure; enhance the customer experience and leverage existing and future commercial opportunities.

“It’s vital we continue to attract the best talent to Stansted to enable us to successfully deliver our ambitious plans for the airport so I’m delighted welcome the new team members and very much look forward to working together in what promises to be an exciting and successful new chapter for Stansted.”