Virgin Atlantic appoints Anthony Uphill as Vice President Sales
Virgin Atlantic today announces the appointment of Anthony Uphill as Vice President Sales joining the travel company on 5th May 2026.
In his new role, Anthony will be responsible for the airline’s sales performance, with direct accountability 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 across the global travel industry, including senior commercial sales roles with two major international airlines, as well as leadership positions at Amex Global Business Travel and, most recently, Amex Travel. At Amex Travel, he held commercial responsibility for the international airline partner portfolio, driving strategic revenue growth and delivering enhanced value and exclusive benefits for American Express’s premium Card Members.
Anthony said: “I have long admired Virgin Atlantic and I’m delighted to be taking on this pivotal role at such an exciting time for the business. The airline has a powerful brand, a differentiated premium proposition and strong global partnerships, which together create significant opportunity in the corporate and agency space.
“I’m looking 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 customers. His track record of building high-performing teams and driving strategic revenue growth makes him the ideal leader to take our B2B sales organisation into its next phase.”
“As we continue to strengthen our partnerships across our joint venture and the wider SkyTeam alliance, Anthony’s expertise will be instrumental in accelerating performance and unlocking new growth opportunities across our global network.”
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About Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic was founded by entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson in 1984, with innovation and amazing customer service at its core. In 2025, the airline was voted Britain’s only Global Five Star Airline by APEX for the ninth year running in the Official Airline Ratings. Headquartered in London, it employs 9,250 people worldwide, flying customers to 28 destinations throughout the year.
Alongside shareholder and partner Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic operates a leading transatlantic network, with onward connections to over 200 cities around the world. In 2020, Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic launched an expanded Joint Venture, offering a comprehensive route network, convenient flight schedules, competitive fares and reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem miles across all carriers. Virgin Atlantic joined SkyTeam in 2023, as the global airline alliance’s first and only UK member airline, enhancing SkyTeam’s transatlantic network to and from London Heathrow and Manchester.
Virgin Atlantic has been pioneering sustainability leadership for more than 15 years, committing to Net Zero by 2050 and continuous action that reduces environmental impact. The airline operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the skies, with an average age of 6.9yrs. In 2022, Virgin Atlantic welcomed its first A330-900’s to the fleet, continuing its transformation towards 100% next generation aircraft by 2028. For more information visit www.virginatlantic.com or via Facebook, X and Instagram @virginatlantic.