Joe Gaggero

Born in Gibraltar in 1927 Joe Gaggero has died aged 84.  He was Chairman of the Bland Group, which dates back to 1891, originally a shipping company.  In 1931 it founded Gibraltar Airways which later became GB Airways and was taken over by easyJet in 2008.  He had a distinguished career in the travel industry.

Joe Gaggero was made a CBE in 1989 for his work in promoting closer relations between Gibraltar, Spain, Morocco and the UK and was passionate in his support for greater global understanding and dialogue.  He was an active member of Chatham House, also known as the Royal Institute of International Affairs, based in London.  Founded by his son James, the Gaggero Foundation is a charitable body established to support and initiate programmes that aid education, family welfare and community health in the geographic areas of Gibraltar, Morocco and Andalucía. www.blandgroup.com

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