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Directors’ dilemma: chairman’s conflict of interest

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In this case study, David is a long-standing expert in the airline business. He has been non-executive chairman of a large listed low-cost airline, RA plc, for 16 years.

A recent Sunday newspaper has revealed that David’s own multi-million dollar investment company, which he co-founded some years ago, is a bidder for an airport that is up for sale. RA plc is the airport’s biggest customer and has, until recently, also been interested in buying the airport.

Is there a conflict of interest? How can it be resolved?

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Dan Byrne MA BA is a journalist, writer, and editor specialising in corporate governance and ESG topics. As the Content Manager at The Corporate Governance Institute, Dan creates engaging, insightful content designed to inform and educate global audiences about the latest developments in corporate governance and sustainability.

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