Edward Sims

Edward Sims is the current president and CEO of WestJet Airlines since March 2018.[1] He started with the company on May 28, 2017 as the executive vice president of commercial. Sims has a history of senior positions with airlines such as Air New Zealand, TUI Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines, and travel companies such as Virgin Travel Group. Sims’ most recent position before WestJet was the CEO of Airways, Air New Zealand's air navigation service provider[2]

Sims began his work in the travel industry in the United Kingdom, but has also worked in European and Australasian travel markets.[3]

WestJet (2017 to present)

Sims has been president and CEO of WestJet since March 7, 2018. He joined WestJet as the executive vice president of commercial on May 28, 2017. He was promoted to CEO on March 7, 2018 after the CEO at the time, Gregg Saretsky unexpectedly stepped down.[4] He works on both strategic direction and day-to-day operations for the company.[3]

Airways (2011 to 2017)

Sims served as the CEO of Airways from July 4, 2011 to May 26, 2017.

Air New Zealand (2001 to 2010)

Sims served for ten years with Air New Zealand. He began in 2001 as vice-president of retail, then in 2002 he was promoted to the vice-president of marketing and alliances. His longest serving role with the company began in December 2003 where he led the international wide-body business. In this role he had the responsibility of the international cabin crew, long haul fleet induction and refurbishment programmes.[5]

References
  1. "Terms of Service Violation". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  2. "Ed Sims joins WestJet as EVP, Commercial". www.airways.co.nz. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  3. "Executive team - About us | WestJet". www.westjet.com. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  4. "WestJet CEO Gregg Saretsky steps down unexpectedly amid labour talks". Calgary Herald. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  5. "Ed Sims to leave Air New Zealand". Otago Daily Times Online News. 2010-08-13. Retrieved 2018-08-17.


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