U.S, March 20 -- Diederik Pen has been named the President of WestJet Airlines, starting from April 1, 2024. Pen, who currently serves as the WestJet Group Chief Operating Officer and President of WestJet Airlines, will report directly to Alexis von Hoensbroech, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the WestJet Group. As the CEO, von Hoensbroech will retain overall responsibility for the WestJet Group's strategic direction.

"Diederik's experience as a respected leader, with a track record of operational success, will be critical as we continue our growth strategy, including the integration of Sunwing Airlines," said von Hoensbroech. "With the largest narrow-body aircraft order book in Canada, it is critical we optimize safe and reliable p...