George Rolls joins PrivateFly

PrivateFly makes board appointments

UK-based private jet booking service PrivateFly has appointed George Rolls as executive chairman and Martin George as non-executive director of its board. These changes support a new phase of expansion following several years of continued sales growth in Europe and the USA.

Rolls previously spent five years with private jet operators Hangar 8 and Gama Aviation. He advised on Hangar 8's listing on AIM and introd- uced the acquisition of International JetClub and the subsequent reverse takeover of Gama Aviation. He replaces previous chairman Richard Carrick. Martin George's career includes board level roles with British Airways and Visit Britain.

PrivateFly has seen significant sales growth in Europe and the USA in recent years. It was named the UK's fourth fastest-growing SME for international sales in the Sunday Times Heathrow SME Export Track 100, published in May 2016.

CEO and co-founder Adam Twidell comments: “George's profile, contacts and understanding of our industry, combined with his merger and acquisitions experience, make him perfectly placed to guide PrivateFly during this critical expan- sion phase. Martin brings a depth of commercial and marketing exper- ience which will prove invaluable as we accelerate our growth strategy and technology offering”.

Rolls adds: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the board at this exciting time for the bus- iness. We have recently opened operations in the US in Fort Lauderdale and have a well-developed expansion plan in place for future development.”