Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP), a prominent on-demand private aviation company, yesterday welcomed Gregory L. Summe to its Board of Directors. Summe, the Managing Partner of Glen Capital Partners LLC, fills the vacancy left by David Adelman, who has stepped down to focus on other professional commitments.
Summe's appointment to the board took effect on Wednesday and is set to continue until the company's 2026 annual stockholders' meeting. His extensive background in strategic planning and governance is expected to contribute significantly to his roles on the Audit and Compensation Committees.
Adam Zirkin, Chairman of the Board, expressed enthusiasm over Summe's addition to the team, highlighting his strategic acumen and vast experience. Zirkin also extended gratitude to Adelman for his dedication to Wheels Up.
With a career spanning various leadership positions, Summe brings a wealth of experience to Wheels Up. He has served as Managing Director and Vice Chair of Global Buyout at The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) and was the CEO of PerkinElmer Inc (NYSE:RVTY).
His corporate directorship experience includes serving on the boards of State Street Corporation (NYSE: NYSE:STT), NXP Semiconductors NV (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:NXPI), Avantor Inc . (NYSE: NYSE:AVTR), and Grail, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRAL).
Summe's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also recognized in the University of Kentucky's Hall of Distinction.
Wheels Up, known for its diverse fleet and safety-vetted charter operations, offers a comprehensive aviation solution encompassing charter and membership programs, commercial travel benefits through a partnership with Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), and managed services for various clients.
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