Wheels Up Taps Former Amazon and Airbnb Executive Vinayak Hegde as Chief Marketplace Officer
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NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up, the leading brand in private aviation, today announced the appointment of Vinayak Hegde as Chief Marketplace Officer. In this role, Hegde will oversee strategy and execution of initiatives across all aspects of the Wheels Up Marketplace, including revenue accountability, product strategy, technology development, business strategy, sales and member experience. Hegde's team will build and manage the world's largest platform of safety-vetted and verified private aircraft while optimizing private aviation and increasing customer accessibility through its revolutionary two-sided marketplace. With its next-generation technology-driven platform, the Wheels Up Marketplace is expanding the addressable market and making private air travel accessible for millions of consumers. Hegde will report directly to Wheels Up Founder and CEO Kenny Dichter.