Flybe Group plc announced that Heather Lawrence has joined the Board as a non-executive director.  Heather's career has been in finance and investment banking, for Credit Suisse First Boston and then as a Managing Director in Schroders/Citigroup Global Markets, where she set up Citigroup's aviation and travel team. She has also served as a non-executive director at Wizz Air PLC. Heather is currently managing investments for a family office. She is a qualified accountant and graduate from Exeter University. Heather will join the Nomination, Remuneration and Audit committees with immediate effect. David Kappler, non-executive director and chair of the Audit Committee, has informed the Board that he intends to retire at this year's AGM.