Wheels Up CFO Todd Smith to leave company, Eric Cabezas named interim CFO

Wheels Up Experience announced two transitions on its executive leadership team, as CFO 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 CFO while a search is conducted for Smith’s replacement. Cabezas joined Wheels Up in 2019 and previously acted as interim CFO during a period of transition for the company. In his role as SVP of Finance, Cabezas is responsible for providing key financial support to Wheels Up’s commercial, operational and functional teams. He was also instrumental in the process of securing the company’s 2023 capital investment.