Hunt & Palmer promotes three members of US management team

Hunt & Palmer’s US charter business has promoted three members of its management team as it eyes continued growth in North America. 

Paul McCluskey (pictured above) has been appointed senior vice president of commercial aviation, Wendi Matthews-Ortiz becomes senior vice president of executive aviation and Karen Farquharson assumes the role of associate vice president, business development.

Simon Edwards, director, Hunt & Palmer, said: “We are pleased to announce these key promotions in our management team.  Each of these individuals has played a pivotal role in the successful development of our North American operations and I’m sure they will continue to be instrumental in our future success. I congratulate them on their promotions and wish them continued success in the company.

“Paul, Wendi and Karen are all well-known and respected individuals within our industry and exemplify the calibre of talent that Hunt & Palmer invests in.   They are all terrific role models for our team as we build the Hunt & Palmer brand across the USA,” he added.

Newly promoted Paul McCluskey said: “Wendi, Karen, and I are all delighted that the company has recognised our collective contributions. These strategic developments within our corporate structure position Hunt & Palmer USA for continued growth and innovation across the commercial and business aviation markets.”

Hunt & Palmer offers both executive and commercial charter. The operated often flies sports teams to and from events, including the South African rugby squad.

Ahead of the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup in France, Hunt & Palmer’s Commercial Aviation team helped fly the South African team to a series of friendlies.