Born and raised in St. John's, Newfoundland, Christine Baird began her aviation career in 1981 when she joined Sealand Helicopters. In 1987, Ms. Baird was made Sealand's Special Projects Manager, she was promoted to the position of Commercial Manager in 1989 and was later promoted to Executive Vice President of CHC Helicopters International (1991). Ms. Baird's management philosophy focuses on team building, open and effective communication and the encouragement of personal growth and development. This perspective allows Ms. Baird to successfully manage more than 2,500 employees in 30 countries worldwide. Ms. Baird was appointed President of CHC Helicopters International in 1998 and President of CHC Global Operations in 2004.
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