Selina Chadha Appointed Group Director for Consumers & Markets at UK Civil Aviation Authority

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Selina Chadha as the new Group Director for Consumers & Markets. With a career spanning over 25 years in consumer and competition regulation, Selina brings a wealth of regulatory experience to the role.

Prior to joining the UK Civil Aviation Authority, Selina served in various senior positions at Ofcom (the communications regulator), most recently as Director of Policy (Competition and Consumer). Her time at Ofcom was marked by strategic leadership, and a strong commitment to promoting investment and competition and protecting consumers in the communications sector.

In her new role at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, Selina will lead the Consumers & Markets Group, overseeing the Civil Aviation Authority's economic regulation, competition, consumer protection, consumer enforcement activity and the ATOL financial protection scheme.

Her extensive background in regulation and her proven track record of delivering for consumers make her an invaluable addition to the Civil Aviation Authority Board and Executive Leadership Team.

Commenting on her appointment, Selina said:

"I am delighted to join the UK Civil Aviation Authority and I'm very much looking forward to working across a hugely diverse range of issues.

"I look forward to applying my experience in consumer and competition regulation to ensure that consumers remain at the forefront of our efforts in the aviation sector."

Rob Bishton, Chief Executive of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Selina as our new Group Director for Consumers & Markets.

"Protecting people is at the heart of our work as the aviation and aerospace regulator, and I'm confident that Selina's extensive experience will be instrumental in furthering our commitment to safeguarding consumer interests."

Selina will take up her new role on 27 August 2024.