Hunt & Palmer USA continues to grow with key management promotions

Tuesday 8th July 2025

Hunt & Palmer USA Inc., the leading international air charter company’s US business, has announced a series of strategic, key promotions for several of its management team.  The move reflects the company’s commitment to leadership excellence and comes as it continues to grow its North American operations and strengthen its position in both commercial and executive air charter sectors.

Effective immediately, Paul McCluskey has been appointed Senior Vice President, Commercial Aviation; Wendi Matthews-Ortiz becomes Senior Vice President, Executive Aviation; and Karen Farquharson assumes the role of Associate Vice President, Business Development.

Announcing the promotions from the company’s Florida-based head office today, company Director, Simon Edwards, said: “We are pleased to announce these key promotions in our management team.  Each of these individuals has played a pivotal role in the successful development of our North American operations and I’m sure they will continue to be instrumental in our future success. I congratulate them on their promotions and wish them continued success in the company.”

“Paul, Wendi and Karen are all well-known and respected individuals within our industry and exemplify the calibre of talent that Hunt & Palmer invests in.   They are all terrific role models for our team as we build the Hunt & Palmer brand across the USA,” he added.

Commenting on behalf of the newly promoted team members, Paul McCluskey, said: “Wendi, Karen, and I are all delighted that the company has recognized our collective contributions. These strategic developments within our corporate structure position Hunt & Palmer USA for continued growth and innovation across the commercial and business aviation markets.”

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Paul McCluskey leads

Hunt & Palmer's US team

Editor’s Notes   

Hunt & Palmer Group specialises in the charter of sole use aircraft across a broad spectrum of corporate, leisure, private, music touring and logistics market  sectors.  The Group comprises seven companies in the UK and overseas, headed by Hunt & Palmer PLC – including Hunt & Palmer Cargo Charters Ltd; Premier Aviation (UK) Ltd, Hunt & Palmer USA Inc; Hunt & Palmer Hong Kong Ltd; Hunt & Palmer PTY Ltd and Aircraft Chartering Services Ltd.