The WestJet Group announced Michael (Mike) Scott to the role of WestJetChief Financial Officer. The 30-year aviation industry veteran will start with the airline's executive team on June 13, 2023. Scott's long-established career with StandardAero, included more than 13 years as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

There he led tremendous growth with revenue increases of more than 300 per cent, while delivering 400% increase in profitability through a combination of organic growth, cost management and synergistic mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Prior, he held a variety of senior level roles across the organization. In addition, throughout his tenure as CFO, Mike successfully worked with three different private equity sponsors.

With expertise in asset and capital management, investor relations and M&A realization, Mike will oversee all financial management of the WestJet Group. This includes Accounting and Financial Reporting, Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Supply Chain, Real Estate and Payment Services teams. A native of Winnipeg, Mike has his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) designation and is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA, FCMA) and recently served on the board for the Manitoba Aerospace Association. Jenn Bue who has been serving as interim CFO of the WestJet Group for the last five months will now transition to the role of Senior Vice President, Finance & Deputy Chief Financial Officer reporting directly to Mike.