Wardlaw has worked at Virgin Atlantic for 17 years, taking up the role of VP Engineering and Maintenance in 2017 with responsibility for airworthiness, maintenance, supply chain management, aircraft acquisitions and returns, and fleet programmes.
Kennedy will be moving to the role of Senior Vice President Revenue Management, Distribution and Holidays in January 2022.
Commenting on his new role, Wardlaw says: “The team is absolutely fantastic and has played a pivotal role in the airline’s survival following the emergence of Covid-19. From operating cargo only flying for the first time ever, launching new cargo destinations and transporting vital PPE and equipment for the NHS, the list of milestones goes on.”
Welcoming Wardlaw to the role, Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer of Virgin Atlantic adds: “I know he’ll bring incredible passion and energy as well as a wealth of experience to this new role. I look forward to working closely with him, leading our cargo business into its next phase.”