Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Virgin Atlantic has announced a significant addition to its senior leadership team today, with Becky Woodmansee appointed as Chief People Officer, effective December 2, 2024. In her new role, Becky will focus on creating inclusive experiences that energize Virgin Atlantic’s workforce and align with its vision of becoming the most beloved travel company. Reporting directly to CEO Shai Weiss, she will play a key role within the Virgin Atlantic Leadership Team.
Becky joins Virgin Atlantic from Whitbread plc, where she served as People Director of Premier Inn & Restaurants UK for the past five years. With experience at companies like NatWest, Unilever, Santander, and Home Retail Group plc, Becky brings a wealth of knowledge and a people-first approach that will drive collaboration and enhance performance at Virgin Atlantic. Becky Woodmansee said: “I’ve long admired the people first ethos at Virgin Atlantic and the vital link between performance and delivering an elevated customer experience.
I’m privileged to be joining as Chief People Officer and look forward to taking performance to a new level as we look to the future. I can’t wait to get started.” Shai Weiss, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Atlantic, said: “In our 40th year, we’re celebrating the red thread that sets us apart – our amazing people.
Becky joins us at an exciting time on our mission to be the most loved travel company and our focus on people agenda, culture and performa.
