Virgin Atlantic appoints Anthony Uphill as Vice President of Sales | News
Virgin Atlantic today announces the appointment of Anthony Uphill as Vice President of Sales, who will join the travel company on May 5, 2026.
In his new role, Anthony will be responsible for the airline’s sales performance, with direct responsibility for corporate and agency sales. He will work closely with joint venture partners Delta Air Lines, Air France and KLM, while exploring new revenue growth opportunities with SkyTeam and other partner airlines across Virgin Atlantic’s global portfolio.
Anthony brings extensive experience in the global travel industry, including senior commercial sales positions at two major international airlines, as well as leadership positions at Amex Global Business Travel and, most recently, Amex Travel. At Amex Travel, he was commercially responsible for the portfolio of international airline partners, driving strategic revenue growth and delivering greater value and exclusive benefits to American Express’ premium Card Members.
Anthony said: “I have long admired Virgin Atlantic and am delighted to be taking on this vital role at such an exciting time for the company. The airline has a powerful brand, differentiated premium offering and strong global partnerships, which together create significant corporate and agency opportunities.
“I look forward to working with our talented sales teams and our joint venture and SkyTeam partners to drive sustainable revenue growth, deepen our strategic relationships and deliver exceptional value for our customers worldwide.”
Chief Commercial Officer Dave Geer said: “Anthony brings a wealth of global commercial experience and a deep understanding of the evolving needs of corporate and agency clients. His track record of building high-performing teams and driving strategic revenue growth makes him the ideal leader to take our B2B sales organization to the next phase.”
“As we continue to strengthen our partnerships across our joint venture and the broader SkyTeam alliance, Anthony’s expertise will be instrumental in accelerating performance and unlocking new growth opportunities across our global network.”
