Appointment of Gary Barthram

As reported by Serco Middle East, Gary Barthram has been appointed as the new Area Manager for Aviation Emergency Services in the Middle East.

Barthram brings extensive experience from his previous roles in airport fire services, including his tenure as Chief Fire Officer at Heathrow Airport.

In his new position, Barthram will focus on policies, procedures, audits, and collaboration with clients to enhance airport emergency services in the region.

He aims to build strong relationships and implement best practices to improve the aviation sector’s safety and efficiency.

Gary Barthram’s career background

Barthram’s career began as a firefighter at London City Airport, followed by a move to the British Airports Authority at Stansted Airport.

He later advanced to a leading firefighter role at Heathrow, eventually becoming the Chief Fire Officer.

At Heathrow, he managed the largest airport fire service in the UK, serving around 82 million passengers annually.

Barthram has also been an active member of various rescue and firefighting service working groups, including those for ICAO, NFPA, and ACI World as part of their APEX team.

Gary Barthram’s vision and responsibilities

In his role at Serco, Barthram will act as the subject matter expert on aviation emergency services.

He will work on developing and implementing policies and procedures, conducting audits, and collaborating with clients across the Middle East.

His objectives include empowering the aviation sector with his expertise and Serco’s values, building relationships, and enabling clients to deliver safe and efficient services.

Commenting on his new role, Barthram said: “Serco’s reputation across the industry for providing excellent service was a significant factor in my decision to join.

“I am excited about the diversity of the role, working with different clients across the Middle East in my area of expertise.”

Serco’s leadership comments

Barthram will report to Teren Tan, Head of Emergency Services at Serco in the Middle East.

Teren Tan expressed enthusiasm about Barthram’s appointment: “We are excited to welcome Gary Barthram to our team.

“His extensive experience and leadership in aviation emergency services will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our service offerings and deliver exceptional value to our clients.

“With the Middle East ambitiously striving to become a leading aviation sector, Gary’s decision to join Serco is perfectly timed.”

Gary Barthram appointed as area manager for Serco’s aviation emergency services in the Middle East: Summary

Gary Barthram has joined Serco Middle East as the Area Manager for Aviation Emergency Services.

With a comprehensive background in airport fire services, including his previous role as Chief Fire Officer at Heathrow Airport, Barthram aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of airport emergency services in the Middle East.

He will focus on policies, procedures, audits, and collaboration with clients.

Reporting to Teren Tan, Head of Emergency Services at Serco, Barthram’s expertise and leadership are expected to significantly contribute to Serco’s service offerings in the region.