Maryann Turvey
Operations Director
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With a vast amount of experience and knowledge, SES is pleased to have such a talented Operations Director leading the team.
With 25 years of experience in aviation, Maryann is highly experienced in an array of roles within both general aviation and the airline industry
Highly skilled, Maryann’s extensive experience includes; Head of Security at an International airport, operations management, airport management, security and safety compliance, retail, commercial aviation and risk/ threat assessment.
“I started my career many moons ago working for an airline and quickly developed my skills set through all operational roles.
Over the years I gained invaluable experience working on behalf of the airport authorities in various senior management roles, gaining skills and knowledge through being part of and leading operational teams.
My passion and love for aviation in all its challenging but amazing opportunities continue.”
Email: mturvey@sesaviation.co.uk
Kevin Cordell
Aviation Governance Director
Kevin has immense experience, spanning more than 36 years, both in the aviation industry and for the Authority has held the following roles.
- Director – Aviation Security – Kerwin Consulting
- Governance and Compliance Director – Securitas UK
- Aviation Security Compliance Lead Inspector/ Auditor – DFT/ CAA
- Airport Manager – Doncaster Sheffield Airport
- Airline Security Manager – Thomas Cook Airlines UK
Kevin maintains an excellent working relationship with the Authorities whilst remaining an active member of various DfT committees, CAA, and AOA working groups.
Email: kcordell@sesaviation.co.uk
John Jefford
Training Manager
John joined SES Aviation as the next step in a 32-year career in the security industry.
Starting in 1990 with BAA John has developed extensive experience in both frontline delivery and management positions across a range of operational areas and disciplines from Security & training, front-of-house operations & baggage delivery systems to the day-to-day management of terminal operational planning, resource deployment, incident management, and business recovery.
2010 saw John move into the manned guarding sector taking a position within the city of London, where he managed a number of sites for a large property management company. This allowed the progression required to deliver security contracts for large portfolios with a number of blue-chip clients across the city of London and East Anglia. During this period John gained valuable knowledge in manned guarding, and physical security, access control systems, CCTV property management.
Returning to aviation in 2016 John moved his experience to Fixed based operations where he was able to rebuild a portfolio of clients’ delivery aviation security screening to the sector. Joining SES Aviation in 2021 as Senior operations manager John reregistered in CIN number and moved to the training department where he worked to grow the team and build the presence of SES Aviation within the sector.
Email: jjefford@sesaviation.co.uk
Mobile: 07436 178007