MUMBAI: Virgin Atlantic Airways has announced the appointment of JP Singh as the head of commercial for India. In his present capacity, Singh will be responsible for evaluation of the airline's route network profitability and enhancement of Virgin's business potential in India.
 
 
Singh brings with him more than 14 years of experience in the travel industry and has held several senior positions within Inter-Globe, starting his tenure in September 1990 as a regional manager with United Airlines.

He also spearheaded the launch of the company’s first venture into travel technology, when he was heading Galileo India as general manager. In 2000, Singh J took over as head of route management, India - South Africa, and South Africa based operations.

His last assignment with IGAT in 2002 as the head of business development saw him driving the growth of the business portfolio.

 
 
Virgin Atlantic Airways general manager (India) Andrew Fyfe said, "I welcome JP to the Virgin Atlantic family and wish him all the very best as he takes charge of the commercial operations of Virgin in India. His unmatched experience will definitely boost Virgin Atlantic's quest for expansion and growth in the country."
 
 
"I am glad to be a part of the Virgin Atlantic team. Virgin as a brand is very exciting and I look forward to working closely with our partners to collectively grow the airline’s presence in India," said Singh.