Meet Your Reps

Your elected reps—here to support, represent, and empower every crew member.

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Ben Mahoney

Chairman & H&S Principal
Negotiating Rep

Worked in aviation since 18 in various roles from main crew, IFL, SEP instructor and currently IFM.

Striving to ensure we as HCCU deliver excellence and drive forward — we are the members’ branch.

The obvious choice!

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Lee Speak

Treasurer
Negotiating Rep

Formerley BMI with an extensive flying career
Finance & Accounting Specialist

Ensuring we are responsible with the branch’s finances to ensure every penny from members is spent wisely, allowing us to grow and excel at being the best branch for its members

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David Thompson

Branch Secretary & Office Manager
Negotiating Rep

Flying since 2013 with easyJet, Thomas Cook and BA.

Became the office manager for HCCU in Feb 2023 and secretary in 2025 and I believe in creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported.

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Poppy Haynes

Equalities Principal
Negotiating Rep

Building a branch that’s innovative and encompasses its members’ thoughts, truly representing the diverse membership we have.

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Chris Coyne

Equalities Rep

Ensuring we build a branch that fights for dignity and equality in the workplace.
Considering every member issue, no matter how small.

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Irene Rooney

Workplace Rep

Striving to build a branch where every member is unique and treated as an individual. Ensuring unity and togetherness to build a branch that delivers for every member.

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Ian Newman

Workplace Rep

Been with BA for over 40yrs, started in engineering before transferring to cabin crew.

Operated on Eurofleet, World Wide and Midfleet.
I sincerely believe the union belongs to the membership.

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