Stephen Jones

Stephen Jones has extensive experience in the aviation industry. Stephen currently serves as the President and CEO of Flair Airlines since October 2020. Prior to this, they worked as an independent consultant at Moutik from July 2020 to October 2020. From 2019 to 2020, they were the Managing Director at Wizz Air Hungary. Stephen also held the position of EVP and Deputy CEO at Wizz Air from 2017 to 2019.

Before joining Wizz Air, Stephen worked at Air New Zealand in various roles. Stephen served as the Chief Strategy, Networks and Alliances Officer from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, they held positions including General Manager, Strategy; General Manager, Domestic Airline; and General Manager, Tasman and Pacific Islands Airline.

Stephen has also contributed to the industry as the Chairman of the Alliance Management Board at Star Alliance from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in their career, they served as the General Manager at Freedom Air and Vice President of Investor Relations at Air New Zealand. Stephen's career began at Fletcher Challenge Energy, where they held roles such as Communications Director and Australian Development Manager.

Overall, Stephen Jones has a strong background in aviation, specifically in leadership, strategy, and management roles.

Stephen Jones attended The University of Auckland from 1979 to 1983 where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical. Prior to that, they attended Bay of Islands College, but no specific dates or degrees are provided for this education.