Beginning April 1, 2024, Diederik Pen has been appointed as the President of WestJet Airlines. Penn, who is currently the president and CEO of WestJet Airlines, will report directly to Alex von Hoensbroech, the WestJet Group’s Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ), in charge of the organization. Von Hoensbroech will continue to be in charge of the WestJet Group’s proper manner as CEO.
” Diederik’s practice as a respectable head, with a track record of operating success, may be important as we continue our development strategy, including the inclusion of Sunwing Airlines”, said von Hoensbroech. With the most extensive order book for narrow-body plane in Canada, it is crucial that we optimize safe and reliable performance for our company as we offer Indians more affordable choices and better communication.
Since joining the WestJet Group in October 2021, Pen, as the Executive Vice- President and Chief Operating Officer, has played a vital role in improving the Group’s operational efficiency. In leading the recovery efforts, Pen has had a significant impact on various aspects such as flight operations, inflight services, airport operations, complex operations, labour relations, health, team resources, and coaching. Pen will be in charge of the day-to-day operations of the WestJet Group, powerful labor negotiations, and maintaining the overall operating dependability that WestJet guests anticipate. He will serve as the president and CEO of WestJet Airlines. Also, Pen will also get on the location of the Transport Canada Accountable Executive.
The WestJet group has shown unwavering commitment to ensuring Canadians ‘ victory and meeting their traveling needs over the course of the past three years. Working with for a dedicated, frontward- thinking, and motivated group of individuals has been really comforting, expressed Pen. It is crucial that we continue to work together to strengthen our integrity and accomplishments as we embrace the positive speed of a strong financial and administrative state in 2023 and focus our attention on the WestJet Group’s potential growth in the future.
Prior to joining WestJet, Pen had more than 25 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific and Western parts of the aviation sector. He safely led developments and managed procedures for fast expanding, ultra-low-cost companies as an executive vice president and chief operating officer for different airlines.
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