Rocky Wiggins was Appointed as Chief Information Officer at WestJet

Date of management change: May 02, 2014 

What Happened?

Calgary, AB-based WestJet has Appointed Rocky Wiggins as Chief Information Officer

 

About the Company

We are proud to be Canada`s most trusted airline, powered by an award-winning culture of care and recognized as one of the country`s top employers. WestJet, and our regional airline, WestJet Encore, offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. Through our partnerships with airlines representing every major region of the world, we offer our guests more than 150 destinations in more than 20 countries. Leveraging WestJet`s extensive network, flight schedule and remarkable guest experience, WestJet Vacations delivers affordable, flexible travel experiences with a variety of accommodation options for every guest. Top notch benefits that won`t hurt your bottom line. Booking a Plus fare gets you so much more than a seat on a plane. It`s the smartest most comfortable travel option. Expect our same unbeatable service, coupled with extra benefits – all for a price that is much lower than our competitors. Say hello to Simplicity. Designed with exclusive features that offer convenience, flexibility and yes – simplicity for business travellers. Our Simplicity service is included on all flights between Toronto and Ottawa, Montreal or New York LaGuardia. Members of our WestJet Rewards program earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more. Our members use WestJet dollars towards the purchase of WestJet flights and vacations packages on any day, at any time, to any WestJet destination with no blackout periods ̶ even on seat sales. Looking for a great place to work? A place where an award-winning culture means empowerment, teamwork and a passion for what you do? Then think WestJet. It`s a great place to land. To apply for a Great Job, go to WestJet.com to search among our frontline, airline, office and professional opportunities with WestJet.

 

About the Person

Rocky Wiggins will drive Spirit’s IT strategy and IT operations as the company strengthens its business solutions, operations and customer experience. Rocky comes to Spirit with 35 years of experience in the travel industry where he has become a leader in technology innovation. Rocky`s experience includes serving as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer of WestJet, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer Cambria/Sun Country Airlines, and Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer of AirTran Airways. Rocky earned an MBA from Wake Forest University, and studied physics at Guilford University and engineering at Western Kentucky University.

 

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