Chief Financial Officer Todd Smith and Chief Legal Officer Laura Heltebran to depart Matthew Knopf to join as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, with Eric Cabezas acting as interim Chief Financial Officer ATLANTA , Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP ) today announced two transitions on its executive leadership team, as Chief Financial Officer Todd Smith will be leaving the company for a new role, and Chief Legal Officer Laura Heltebran will be departing to pursue other opportunities.
Starting September 9 , Matthew Knopf will be joining Wheels Up as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, with Eric Cabezas acting as interim Chief Financial Officer while a search is conducted for Smith's replacement. Knopf has served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Delta Air Lines since 2015, leading the Corporate Transactions, Aircraft Transactions & Finance, SEC & Corporate Governance and Corporate Real Estate legal teams. "Over the last nine years, Matthew has played a pivotal leadership role in the completion of Delta's many significant transactions and key joint venture restructurings, while serving as Deputy General Counsel," said Wheels Up Chief Executive Officer George Mattson .
"His impressive breadth of experience built during his over 35-year legal career, along with his deep knowledge of the industry and our company, will undoubtedly ensure a seamless transition as Matthew assumes his new role. We're thrilled to welcome him to the tea.