Wheels Up Experience has appointed Meaghan Wells as its EVP of enterprise planning and strategy, to lead the development of the company’s long-term growth strategy.

Wells has a dynamic background and experience, specialising in driving growth and securing capital for rapidly scaling organisations. Her experience in strategic planning, corporate development, capital raising, investor relations and commercial partnerships has assisted in transforming businesses into leaders within their industries. This was most notably seen in the private aviation sector during her career at Vista Global where, as chief investment officer, she led the financing strategy, corporate finance, FP&A and investor relations functions during a phase of rapid profitable growth that also included multiple acquisitions.

“I'm delighted to add such a talented and experienced private aviation professional to our leadership team,” says CEO George Mattson. “Meaghan's deep understanding of the industry, the competitive landscape and her experience in building a long-term plan that drives profitable growth will further our strategic mission to build a strong and resilient business model. As we continue to build the best team in the industry, we look forward to Meaghan joining the company and having an immediate impact on our success.”

“Over the past year, Wheels Up has continued to lay the groundwork for the next phase in its journey by fortifying the business through continuous operational improvement and delivering simplified, accessible and flexible solutions across private and commercial aviation, including through its one-of-a-kind strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines,” says Wells. “I’m thrilled to join Wheels Up and look forward to working with the leadership and the entire team to drive strategy and identify new opportunities as the company continues to focus on profitable growth while delivering operational excellence.”

Wells is expected to officially begin her role on 4 November, 2024.