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Wheels Up Appoints Dave Harvey as Chief Commercial Officer

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Monday, May 6, 2024

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NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) today announced Dave Harvey as its new Chief Commercial Officer, leading the company's commercial strategy and further strengthening Wheels Up's position at the forefront of the premium aviation industry.

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Harvey to lead integration of Wheels Up's commercial functions,
NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) today announced Dave Harvey as its new Chief Commercial Officer, leading the company's commercial strategy and further strengthening Wheels Up's position at the forefront of the premium aviation industry.
His work across technology, network planning, strategic planning, commercial strategy and sales culminated in his position as Chief Sales Officer managing Southwest's business to business (B2B) segment, significantly increasing the airline's market share among business travelers under his leadership.
As we continue to build the best team in the industry, we look forward to Dave joining Wheels Up and hitting the ground running."
Harvey is expected to officially begin his role at Wheels Up on May 20, 2024.

LUX Interactive Showcases Tailored Development Solutions in Collaboration with Tridion

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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TROY, Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LUX Interactive, a key partner of Tridion, recently engaged in a productive dialogue with the Tridion team to highlight the customer-centric solutions synonymous with LUX Interactive's global client offerings.

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TROY, Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LUX Interactive, a key partner of Tridion, recently engaged in a productive dialogue with the Tridion team to highlight the customer-centric solutions synonymous with LUX Interactive's global client offerings.
Brianne Ray introduced the audience to LUX Interactive, a seasoned team harnessing 25 years of expertise to deliver bespoke development solutions across Mobile App Development, Web Development, and Progressive Web Development.
LUX Interactive remains committed to advancing in custom development, fostering enduring partnerships, and delivering tailored solutions that resonate with clients on a global scale.
LUX Interactive is a leading digital solutions provider, specializing in driving transformative change through innovative strategies, technology, and design, empowering businesses across industries to thrive digitally.

Technology Innovator ShiftKey Taps New Board Members, Including Southwest Airlines President & CEO

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

ShiftKey , a leading technology company transforming the future of work, today announced four new board members: Luis Borgen, former chief financial officer, athenahealth; James Everingham, co-founder and senior vice president of engineering, Lightspark; Bob Jordan, president & CEO, Southwest Airlines; and William “Bill” Sanger, managing partner, Sanger Holdings.

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ShiftKey , a leading technology company transforming the future of work, today announced four new board members: Luis Borgen, former chief financial officer, athenahealth; James Everingham, co-founder and senior vice president of engineering, Lightspark; Bob Jordan, president & CEO, Southwest Airlines; and William “Bill” Sanger, managing partner, Sanger Holdings.
“I am thrilled to welcome Luis, James, Bob and Bill to the ShiftKey Board.
Bob Jordan serves as President & CEO at Southwest Airlines, with deep experience in driving scalable technology, leading transformative integrations and building strong teams with nationally recognized customer service.
Most recently, he served as Southwest Airlines' Executive Vice President Corporate Services, providing Executive Leadership for Southwest's world-renowned People and Culture, training at Southwest Airlines University, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion efforts, and Communications & Outreach Teams.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES APPOINTS LAUREN WOODS TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT TECHNOLOGY AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the promotion of Lauren Woods from Vice President of Technology to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, and she will report to Chief Administration & Communications Officer Linda Rutherford.

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DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced the promotion of Lauren Woods from Vice President of Technology to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, and she will report to Chief Administration & Communications Officer Linda Rutherford.
Since joining Southwest® in 2010, Woods has led key initiatives across Southwest's Technology Department, supporting the Company's Digital and Customer Channels and various Operations Teams and Platforms.
In her new role, Woods will play an important role in managing the airline's technology investments, upgrades and system maintenance totaling approximately $1.3 billion in 2023, alone.
Woods assumes this role following Kathleen Merrill's decision in September 2022 to move to an Executive Advisor in early 2023.

JetBlue Appoints Gregg Brown as Vice President, Technical Operations

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced the appointment of Gregg Brown as the airline’s new vice president, technical operations.

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JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced the appointment of Gregg Brown as the airline’s new vice president, technical operations.
Brown, who joins JetBlue next month, will oversee the carrier’s maintenance, materials, engineering, quality and other operational functions.
He will report to Warren Christie, head of safety, security, fleet operations, airports and JetBlue University.
Brown brings over three decades of experience, most recently serving as vice president, technical operations at Spirit Airlines, where he leads the airline’s maintenance and supply chain functions.

Veteran investment banker Phillip Cooper joins Palm Tree LLC

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Palm Tree LLC announced today that Phillip Cooper has joined the firm's investment banking division to focus on its M&A Advisory and Capital Markets offerings.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Palm Tree LLC announced today that Phillip Cooper has joined the firm's investment banking division to focus on its M&A Advisory and Capital Markets offerings.
"I value that Palm Tree has the whole lifecycle of a deal covered," said Mr. Cooper.
Mr. Cooper joins Palm Tree with nearly three decades of experience in investment banking, commercial banking, and corporate leadership.
"Phillip was the first person to introduce me to investment banking over 20 years ago," said Pardis Nasseri, Managing Director and President of Palm Tree LLC.

iAero Group Continues To Invest In Business Operations, And Welcomes New Financial, Commercial, And Leadership Talent

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

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He previously was CFO for Spirit Airlines, Highland Capital, Atlas Air, AirTran Airways and Erickson, Inc.

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He previously was CFO for Spirit Airlines, Highland Capital, Atlas Air, AirTran Airways and Erickson, Inc.
He began his career working at major airlines (Eastern and United) where he held leadership positions in maintenance and engineering.
More detail: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markebanks/
Jim Greiner, COO, iAero Group: Jim has over 30 years of leadership experience as a CEO, President, or COO of several start-up and growth companies.
iAero Group is supported by Blackstone, one of the world's leading investment firms, which also holds a minority equity investment in iAero Group.

Silver Airways Appoints Navy Veteran Nadia Laforest as Manager of Inflight Services

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

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Silver Airways has appointed Marie (Nadia) Laforest as the airlines new Manager of Inflight Services.

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Silver Airways has appointed Marie (Nadia) Laforest as the airlines new Manager of Inflight Services.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190710005721/en/
Silver Airways Appoints Navy Veteran Nadia Laforest as Manager of Inflight Services (Photo: Business Wire)
Laforest launched her career at Silver Airways four years ago as a flight attendant and went on to serve in leadership roles in the inflight services department, including as Air Transportation Supervisor and Air Transportation Ground Instructor before being promoted to the airlines Manager of Inflight Services.
In her new role as Manager of Inflight Services, Laforest is responsible for supervising Silver Airways inflight department and ensuring that the airlines flight attendants are providing safe and friendly service for guests, adhering to all regulations and company policies and procedures, and creating a positive quality work environment for team members.
Nadia is an amazing member of the Silver Airways family and a proud veteran of our Armed Forces, said Silver Airways CEO Steve Rossum.