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John-Angus Smith

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Managing Director, Signature EMEA at Signature Aviation plc
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

John-Angus Smith is a global leader with over 25 years of experience in the aviation, chemical, and media industries. As Managing Director for Signature Aviations EMEA region, he oversees operations for 26 locations and 600 employees. He is a graduate of both the University of Oxfords Saïd Business School and the University of Cambridges Judge Business School.

He has an entrepreneurial side, having been an investor director and co-founder in a digital media start-up, Bees Nees Media, which grew into one of Scotlands leading independent television and radio production companies. Colleagues describe him as a "brilliant finance executive" who understands business strategy.

Unique fact: When hiring, he looks for personality attributes over transferable skills, noting his best General Manager is a former professional ballet dancer.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, Signature EMEA
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Business Aviation
As Managing Director for Signature Aviation's EMEA region, he frequently speaks on industry trends like geopolitical risk, sustainability, and service excellence.
Sustainable Aviation
He is a strong advocate for increasing the availability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across Signature's global network to meet emissions-reduction targets.
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Career

Work history

6-2019
Managing Director, Signature EMEA
Signature Aviation plc
2-2015 - 6-2019
Chief Risk Officer
Signature Aviation plc
2010 - 2014
Head of Risk and Strategic Projects
AZ Electronic Materials
2007 - 2008
Divisional Finance Director, China
FKI Logistex
2003 - 2010
Director, Investor
Bees Nees Media
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Education
2014 - 2014
Advanced Leadership Programme
Cambridge Judge Business School
2009 - 2010
Postgraduate Diploma
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
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