Speedwing Consulting

Speedwing Consulting is a wholly owned subsidiary of British Airlines.  It provides independent consulting and managerial services to airlines around the world.  Initially Kenya Airways retained Speedwing consulting to carry out a comprehensive diagnostic review of Kenya Airways' operations and to present specific actions critical to establishing Kenya Airways as a viable and profitable business.  Subsequently Kenya Airways entered into a service agreement with Speedwing Consulting.  Under this agreement, Speedwing Consulting provides management services aimed at rationalizing the airline's operations and improving its competitive position and profitability.

Two members of Kenya Airways Management Team provide their services under the terms of the current agreement:  Brian Davies (Managing Director and Chief Executive) and Malcolm Naylor (Finance Director).  Kenya Airways pays monthly fees to Speedwing Consulting which include remunerations of these two individuals.  However, they are not under the management control of Speedwing Consulting; rather, they report to the Board of Directors of Kenya Airways, which as a body controls every decision affecting Kenya Airways.

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