Aerospace Bristol appoints chief operating officer

Aviation museum Aerospace Bristol has appointed Lloyd Hughes as its first chief operating officer to support its long-term growth strategy.

Lloyd joins from PDSA, where he held senior commercial roles, bringing experience across retail and charity trading, including positions at English Heritage.

In his new role, he will oversee day-to-day operations at the Filton site, including visitor experience, finance and commercial functions, while supporting revenue growth across events, retail and hospitality.

Lloyd said: “Aerospace Bristol is an extraordinary place – one that sits at the heart of a globally significant industry and tells stories about the wonders of flight to inspire people of all ages. 

“I’m hugely excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment – there is enormous potential to grow both the commercial reach and resilience of the museum, and I'm looking forward to working with the brilliant team here to unlock it.”

Lloyd’s appointment marks a key milestone for Aerospace Bristol as it looks to expand its operations and increase visitor numbers over the next decade.

Sally Cordwell, chief executive of Aerospace Bristol, added: “This is a landmark appointment for Aerospace Bristol. 

“Lloyd brings exactly the blend of commercial sharpness and charity sector understanding that we need as we look to deliver on our ten-year growth strategy. 

“Creating this chief operating officer role signals our intent – we are serious about being an organisation that is operationally excellent, commercially strong and well positioned to serve our visitors, our community and the story of flight for decades to come. 

“We're delighted to welcome Lloyd into our team.”

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