British Airways has appointed Gillian Wickers as head of sales for the UK and Ireland.
Previously the carrier¡¯s head of UK leisure sales, Wickers will now also oversee corporate accounts and TMC relationships.
British Airways said the appointment ¡°signals our commitment to a more integrated and impactful approach across all UK segments¡±.
BA¡¯s head of UK business channels, Karim Ismail, will continue in his position and will now report into Wickers.
Commenting on her expanded role, Wickers said: ¡°The UK market is dynamic, and our partners expect agility, clarity, and value. I¡¯m excited to build on the strong foundations we¡¯ve laid and take our relationships to the next level.¡±
Wickers joined the airline in 2022 after a five-year stint as United Airlines¡¯ head of global agency sales in the EMEA region. Prior to that she held several client-facing and managerial roles at American Express Global Business Travel.