ALLEGIANT ANNOUNCES A CHANGE IN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) announced the immediate departure of Chief Operating Officer Keny F. Wilper after 23 years with the company. Tyler Hollingsworth, Senior Vice President of Flight Operations, will serve as interim COO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
Wilper, who joined in 2002, was instrumental in transforming Allegiant into an ultra-low-cost carrier and developing the airline's first ancillary inflight and baggage programs. He will remain as an advisor during the transition.
Hollingsworth, who has been with Allegiant since 2010, brings extensive experience from his roles as Vice President of Safety and Security and Senior VP of Flight Operations. He currently oversees the airline's Operation Control Center and manages more than half of the company's 6,100 employees. Under his leadership, Allegiant received recognition as a "Seven-Star airline for safety and COVID-19 protection" from Airline Ratings.
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) ha annunciato la partenza immediata del Chief Operating Officer Keny F. Wilper dopo 23 anni con l'azienda. Tyler Hollingsworth, Vice Presidente Senior delle Operazioni di Volo, assumerà il ruolo di COO ad interim mentre l'azienda cerca un sostituto permanente.
Wilper, che è entrato in azienda nel 2002, è stato fondamentale nella trasformazione di Allegiant in un vettore ultra low-cost e nello sviluppo dei primi programmi accessori per il volo e per i bagagli. Rimarrà come consulente durante la transizione.
Hollingsworth, che lavora in Allegiant dal 2010, porta con sé una vasta esperienza dai suoi ruoli come Vice Presidente della Sicurezza e della Protezione e Vice Presidente Senior delle Operazioni di Volo. Attualmente supervisiona il Centro di Controllo delle Operazioni della compagnia aerea e gestisce più della metà dei 6.100 dipendenti dell'azienda. Sotto la sua guida, Allegiant ha ricevuto riconoscimenti come
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) anunció la salida inmediata del Director de Operaciones, Keny F. Wilper, después de 23 años en la empresa. Tyler Hollingsworth, Vicepresidente Senior de Operaciones de Vuelo, asumirá el cargo de COO interino mientras la compañía busca un reemplazo permanente.
Wilper, quien se unió en 2002, fue fundamental en la transformación de Allegiant en una aerolínea de ultra bajo costo y en el desarrollo de los primeros programas auxiliares de vuelo y de equipaje. Permanecerá como asesor durante la transición.
Hollingsworth, que ha estado en Allegiant desde 2010, aporta una amplia experiencia de sus roles como Vicepresidente de Seguridad y Protección y Vicepresidente Senior de Operaciones de Vuelo. Actualmente supervisa el Centro de Control de Operaciones de la aerolínea y gestiona más de la mitad de los 6,100 empleados de la empresa. Bajo su liderazgo, Allegiant recibió el reconocimiento como
알레지언트 여행사 (NASDAQ: ALGT)는 23년 동안 회사에서 근무한 최고 운영 책임자 케니 F. 윌퍼의 즉각적인 퇴사를 발표했습니다. 비행 운영의 선임 부사장인 타일러 홀링스워스가 임시 COO 역할을 맡고 회사가 영구적인 대체자를 찾는 동안 임시로 이직하게 됩니다.
2002년에 합류한 윌퍼는 알레지언트를 초저가 항공사로 변모시키고 항공사의 첫 번째 부가 서비스 및 수하물 프로그램을 개발하는 데 중요한 역할을 했습니다. 그는 전환 기간 동안 고문으로 남을 것입니다.
2010년부터 알레지언트에서 근무하고 있는 홀링스워스는 안전 및 보안 부사장과 비행 운영의 선임 부사장으로서의 역할에서 폭넓은 경험을 쌓아왔습니다. 그는 현재 항공사의 운영 통제 센터를 감독하고 있으며 회사의 6,100명 직원 중 절반 이상을 관리하고 있습니다. 그의 지도 아래, 알레지언트는 항공사 평가에서
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) a annoncé le départ immédiat de son directeur des opérations, Keny F. Wilper, après 23 ans dans l'entreprise. Tyler Hollingsworth, vice-président senior des opérations de vol, assumera le rôle de COO par intérim pendant que l'entreprise recherche un remplaçant permanent.
Wilper, qui a rejoint l'entreprise en 2002, a joué un rôle clé dans la transformation d'Allegiant en une compagnie aérienne à très bas coût et dans le développement des premiers programmes de services additionnels pour les vols et les bagages. Il restera en tant que conseiller pendant la transition.
Hollingsworth, qui est chez Allegiant depuis 2010, apporte une vaste expérience acquise dans ses rôles de vice-président de la sécurité et de la protection et de vice-président senior des opérations de vol. Il supervise actuellement le Centre de contrôle des opérations de la compagnie aérienne et gère plus de la moitié des 6 100 employés de l'entreprise. Sous sa direction, Allegiant a été reconnu comme une
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) gab die sofortige Abberufung von Chief Operating Officer Keny F. Wilper nach 23 Jahren im Unternehmen bekannt. Tyler Hollingsworth, Senior Vice President für Flugoperationen, wird interimistisch als COO fungieren, während das Unternehmen nach einem dauerhaften Nachfolger sucht.
Wilper, der 2002 eintrat, war maßgeblich daran beteiligt, Allegiant in eine Ultra-Low-Cost-Airline zu verwandeln und die ersten Zusatzleistungen für den Flug und Gepäckprogramme zu entwickeln. Er wird während des Übergangs als Berater verbleiben.
Hollingsworth, der seit 2010 bei Allegiant ist, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrung aus seinen Rollen als Vizepräsident für Sicherheit und Schutz sowie Senior VP für Flugoperationen mit. Er überwacht derzeit das Operation Control Center der Airline und leitet mehr als die Hälfte der 6.100 Mitarbeiter des Unternehmens. Unter seiner Leitung erhielt Allegiant Anerkennung als
- Smooth leadership transition with experienced internal candidate
- Departing COO remains as advisor ensuring continuity
- Interim COO oversees 50% of company's 6,100 employees
- Company maintains strong operational leadership structure
- Unexpected departure of long-term COO with 23 years experience
- Uncertainty period during search for permanent COO replacement
Mr. Wilper has had an illustrious 23-year career with Allegiant, during which he served in several key operations roles. Shortly after joining the company in 2002, he began working with the team to shape Allegiant into an ultra-low-cost carrier. Notably, Mr. Wilper helped develop the airline's first-ever ancillary inflight and baggage programs, which have been a cornerstone of Allegiant's business model. Throughout his career, he has held critical leadership roles, each contributing to the company's operational strength and financial performance.
"Keny has been instrumental in our company's success," said Gregory C. Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegiant. "As COO, his leadership and collaborative approach greatly improved our operations. His legacy includes the strong team he has helped develop. I speak on behalf of Team Allegiant in thanking Keny for his many years of service and contributions."
Mr. Wilper said he is grateful to his colleagues and the entire Allegiant team.
"The decision to step down from my role as COO was not made lightly, but I need to take time away to focus on my family, who have faced some significant challenges," Mr. Wilper said. "It has been a tremendous privilege to be part of this company. When I first joined Allegiant, I had high hopes that we would become a successful airline. We have far surpassed my dreams, becoming not just an airline but a driving force in leisure travel. I've had the pleasure of working alongside the most passionate, dedicated, and hard-working team members in the industry. I am proud of all we have accomplished together and confident in the bright future that lies ahead for Allegiant. I look forward to continuing my work for Allegiant in a different capacity, confident that the operation is in good hands with a skilled and talented leadership team."
Mr. Hollingsworth has been with the company since 2010. After operating as a line pilot for four years, he assumed the role of Vice President of Safety and Security. In this position, he led a team through a consolidation of the Safety and Security departments at Allegiant, implementing a transformative methodology for safety system design. His vision led to Allegiant's adoption of an integrated data management approach, facilitating robust oversight and hazard identification programs. In addition, his contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic were instrumental, and his leadership resulted in the airline being recognized by Airline Ratings as a "Seven-Star airline for safety and COVID-19 protection."
Following his success in Safety and Security, Mr. Hollingsworth was promoted into the role of Senior Vice President of Flight Operations. He currently oversees the airline's Operation Control Center, Flight Operations, and Inflight Operations, as well as more than half of the company's 6,100 employees.
Mr. Hollingsworth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautics, aviation and aerospace science and technology from Everglades University.
"Tyler's extensive experience, dedication and outstanding leadership provides us conviction that we will maintain our momentum and continue to enhance our strong operations. He has shown an exceptional ability to unite teams in navigating challenges and making well-considered decisions. These attributes make him the right choice for the role of interim COO." Mr. Anderson said.
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