The Operating Boards of both Menzies Aviation and Menzies Distribution consist of senior executives from within each division, together with the Division’s Executive Managing Director and the Group Finance Director. The Operating Boards have responsibility for the efficient running of their division and the implementation of the divisional strategy as agreed by the Group Board. They also retain responsibility for approving divisional performance targets consistent with the strategic objectives set by the Group Board and monitoring achievement. The Operating Boards also have responsibility to make recommendations to the Group Board and to monitor major initiatives. Each Operating Board meets a minimum of 4 times per year.

The three Executive Directors also meet prior to each Board meeting, with the Chairman and Company Secretary joining them as appropriate. The meetings provide a forum for sharing ideas and experiences from within the Operating Divisions. It also allows the common financial controls, managed at Group level, to be reviewed and discussed.