The LEA Team
LEA’s management, operations team and flight crew
Patrick Margetson-Rushmore, Chief Executive
Patrick is a founding member of LEA and is responsible for the overall strategic development and financial control of the company. In the 1980s and early 1990s he worked in the City of London in corporate finance advising both private and public companies. He is a board director of the European Air Taxi Association.
George Galanopoulos, Managing Director
George is a founding member of LEA and oversees Operations and Customer Care. He has over 20 years experience of commercial flying and Charter Management. He is an authorised examiner for the Civil Aviation Authority, a council member for the BBGA and a Fellow of the Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators.
Captain Karl Ratcliffe, Chief Pilot
Karl has been with the company since 1999 and has 20 years of executive charter experience. He heads LEA's department of some 90 Pilots. He has flown on most of the company's fleet types. He has been Chief Pilot for the last 8 years and is a well respected individual by the Civil Aviation Authority ("CAA"). He has been responsible for introducing 3 fleet types into the United Kingdom with the CAA.
Captain Glyn Anderson, Head of Standards, Jet Fleet Manager
Glyn has been with the company since its start in 1995, has flown on most of the company's types and has a very broad corporate experience which enables him to have a excellent understanding of LEA's clients' needs and expectations. As well as maintaining high client service standards he is responsible for flight safety compliance and is the acting fleet manager on the Embraer Legacy fleet.
Captain Neil Onions, Chief Training Captain
Neil is a highly experienced commercial pilot as well as a CAA authorised examiner. He has been flying with the company since 2002 and in the past he has worked as an Air Traffic Controller out of London City Airport. As well as overseeing LEA's flight crew training he has specific training responsibility for the Cessna Citation Mustang fleet.
Jane Gross, Operations Manager
Jane has been in aviation for over 20 years with various travel companies and charter operators. She manages LEA's Ground and Flight Operations department.
Martin Hilder, Commercial Manager
Martin has a financial and corporate background. He has been with LEA since 2001 and is in charge of our Commercial department.
Mark Williams, Maintenance Manager
Mark is in charge of LEA's maintenance department and is responsible for implementing and maintaining the high safety standards required by the Civil Aviation Authority. He has extensive experience across a broad range of aircraft and between him and the other licensed engineers his department is EASA approved throughout our fleet.
Peter Heatherley, Head of Finance
With a 25 year background in accounting within major corporations, Peter leads our Accounts and Finance Department.
