Stephanie Chung Joins Wheels Up as Chief Growth Officer

Former JetSuite president Stephanie Chung is stepping into a new role as chief growth officer for private flight provider Wheels Up.

In the newly created position, Chung will be responsible for revenue generation through new client acquisition and growing a diverse membership base with corporations, associations, executives, entrepreneurs, and sports and entertainment personalities. Chung, who will be based in Dallas and report to Wheels Up founder and CEO Kenny Dichter, takes on the role as Wheels Up is rapidly expanding with the introduction of a new-aircraft sales business and the acquisitions of Gama Aviation and Delta Private Jets.

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The first African American woman to lead a major private aviation services provider, Chung repositioned JetSuite as a high-end provider, upgrading the fleet and elevating the service. Under her purview, JetSuite was voted one of the Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign. On April 28, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. 

Over her 30 years in the aviation industry, Chung has also served with US Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Bombardier. She is a member of C200, a community of the most successful women in business, and serves on the National Business Aviation Association's Advisory Council, as well as the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Advisory Board. Further, she has been recognized in D CEO Magazine's Top 500 and was included in the Ebony Power 100.