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Board Member, CEO
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Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP)Board Member
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Get UP alertsGeorge Mattson is recorded as Board Member and CEO at Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP) and Board Member at Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc (SPCE). The newest filing on record that lists George Mattson as Board Member and CEO at Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP) is dated April 24, 2026. The newest filing on record that lists George Mattson as Board Member at Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc (SPCE) is dated July 13, 2021. Wheels Up Experience Inc. reported in an 8-K filed June 10, 2026 that George Mattson was appointed Class II director, effective June 9, 2026. The proxy statement of Wheels Up Experience Inc. reports total compensation of $2,074,510 for George Mattson in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $625,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 3 fiscal years. George Mattson has spoken on 5 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Wheels Up Experience Inc. on November 7, 2024. Wheels Up Experience Inc. is classified in the Airports & Air Services industry within the Industrials sector. Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc is classified in the Aerospace & Defense industry within the Industrials sector. Other leadership on record at Wheels Up Experience Inc. includes George N. Mattson (CEO and Board Member), Todd Smith (CEO and Chief Accounting Officer), Adam Zirkin (Chairman and Board Member) and 7 others.
“The Stockholders voted to elect four Class II directors on the Board to serve until the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders or until the election and qualification of their respective successors:”
“When Delta invested in Wheels Up just over a year ago, I stepped off the Delta Board and into my role as CEO of Wheels Up with a clear vision: To combine the separate ecosystems of private and premium commercial aviation into one seamless, flexible and accessible offering and to do it profitably through a…”
“For several months now, you’ve heard about Wheels Up’s commitment to leading the industry and operational excellence while driving efficiency, profitability, and durability across our business model.”
“Over the course of the last year, Wheels Up has taken significant steps towards delivering on our commitment to lead the industry in operational excellence while driving efficiency, profitability, and durability across our business model.”
“Over the past five months as CEO, I've had the privilege of meeting with many of our loyal customers and partners who form a powerful Wheels Up community and also with many of our prospective customers interested in the next chapter of the Wheels Up journey launched late last year in conjunction with the strategic…”
“In October, I eagerly took this role for one simple reason, to position Wheels Up as the best-run global private aviation company in the world that provides unmatched flexibility and accessibility to its customers, and not only within private aviation, but across Delta's commercial offerings and our global charter…”
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Last confirmed April 24, 2026
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Last confirmed April 24, 2026
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Last confirmed July 13, 2021
Airports & Air Services · Industrials
Board Member, CEO
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP) | Chief Executive Officer & Director | $625,000 | $2,074,510 |
| 2024 | Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP) | Chief Executive Officer and Director | $625,000 | $1,567,560 |
| 2023 | Wheels Up Experience Inc. (UP) | Chief Executive Officer and Director | $144,231 | $148,978,853 |