Stranraer Woman, Lesley Fletcher has taken the helm of the busy Cairnryan terminal after 32 years with the Irish Sea ferry operator.
She has worked in roles throughout the port, including in finance, check-in and as a duty manager.
The mum-of-two, from Stranraer, has now taken day-to-day charge, reporting to Stena Line’s regional port operations manager Andy Kane.
Lesley said: “I’m delighted to become port manager at Cairnryan. The port has been such a big part of my life for so many years that it’s a privilege to be leading the team here.
“Loch Ryan Port is a key gateway to Scotland, as well as being one of Dumfries and Galloway’s most significant employers. Hundreds of thousands of passengers use our services to and from Belfast every year.
“The work that our experienced team does here is tremendous. Like me, most of our core port team live within just a few miles of Cairnryan so really do understand the importance of what we do here. I am really looking forward to building on our work together in my new role.”
There are up to six return sailings a day between Cairnryan and Belfast, with the route critical to business throughout Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland. Stena Line employs about 200 people locally.
Welcoming Lesley to her new role, Andy Kane said: “I’ve worked alongside Lesley for many years and know that she’ll do a fantastic job in her new role. The whole team is delighted for her.
“Few people have the experience and understanding that she does of the work that happens day in and day out at Cairnryan. I’m sure Lesley can help us to ensure the port becomes even more successful in the years ahead.”
Stranraer’s Lesley Fletcher has been with Irish Sea ferry operator for 32 years
Stena Line has appointed a new manager of its Loch Ryan Port.
Lesley Fletcher has taken the helm of the busy Cairnryan terminal after 32 years with the Irish Sea ferry operator.
She has worked in roles throughout the port, including in finance, check-in and as a duty manager.
The mum-of-two, from Stranraer, has now taken day-to-day charge, reporting to Stena Line’s regional port operations manager Andy Kane.
Lesley said: “I’m delighted to become port manager at Cairnryan. The port has been such a big part of my life for so many years that it’s a privilege to be leading the team here.
“Loch Ryan Port is a key gateway to Scotland, as well as being one of Dumfries and Galloway’s most significant employers. Hundreds of thousands of passengers use our services to and from Belfast every year.
“The work that our experienced team does here is tremendous. Like me, most of our core port team live within just a few miles of Cairnryan so really do understand the importance of what we do here. I am really looking forward to building on our work together in my new role.”
There are up to six return sailings a day between Cairnryan and Belfast, with the route critical to business throughout Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland. Stena Line employs about 200 people locally.
Welcoming Lesley to her new role, Andy Kane said: “I’ve worked alongside Lesley for many years and know that she’ll do a fantastic job in her new role. The whole team is delighted for her.
“Few people have the experience and understanding that she does of the work that happens day in and day out at Cairnryan. I’m sure Lesley can help us to ensure the port becomes even more successful in the years ahead.”
