SOUTHAMPTON International Airport's managing director, Colin Hobbs has received the Investor in People award from Robert Hillier, chairman of the Hampshire Training and Enterprise Council.

The Investor in people accreditation is a national standard that recognises an organisation's commitment to training and developing staff, seeking continuous improvement and developing the potential of all employees.

"We are very pleased to have received continued recognition as an Investor in People,'' said Mr Hobbs.

"With more than 240 people employed by BAA Southampton we are committed to train-ing and developing our staff, and continuously improving our levels of service for passengers.''

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