The government has confirmed Gary Cobb has been appointed Airport Director at the Isle of Man Airport.
Mr Cobb is currently Chief Operating Officer with Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, and was previously Head of Airfield Planning at Gatwick Airport.
He will take up the position in August.
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