Hanif Manji named VP of sales at Take Flight Group

Take Flight Group has named Hanif Manji as its new vice-president of sales.

In a post to LinkedIn, the Calgary, AB-based charter, management and private aviation services provider wrote that Hanif brings more than 23 years of expertise in aviation and sales, having held leadership positions at companies such as WestJet Airlines and Elite Travel.

“At WestJet, he played a pivotal role in the company's extraordinary growth, helping expand from a fleet of just 11 planes serving nine cities to more than 150 planes and 70 destinations,” the company wrote. “As part of WestJet’s transformation, Hanif was instrumental in evolving the airline into a business-focused carrier, attracting corporate travelers alongside leisure customers. He led a highly-motivated team that helped bring the business traveller over to WestJet.”

“With the launch of WestJet Rewards to the introductions of the 787 Dreamliners he had seen it all.”

Most recently, Manji served as vice-president of sales at Elite Travel, where he focused on business development and strengthening client relationships.

With a career focused on sales—especially in account management, business development, and brand growth— Manji “has a proven track record of driving new business and expanding company presence.”

Outside of work, Manji enjoys golfing and skiing with his 11-year-old son, Camron, and is a proud supporter of the Flames Foundation.

“We are excited to have Hanif on board and look forward to working together!” wrote the group, which includes subsidiaries Air Partners, AircraftWorks and Hangar59.

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