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SkyTeam Announces the Appointment of Cate Leigh as New Vice President of Corporate Affairs

SkyTeam has today announced the appointment of Cate Leigh as VP - Corporate Affairs.  In her new role, Ms. Leigh will lead corporate and governance functions, legal, finance, human resources, data management and analytics, and member compliance.


SkyTeam's New Vice President - Corporate Affairs, Cate Leigh - Courtesy SkyTeam
SkyTeam's New Vice President - Corporate Affairs, Cate Leigh - Courtesy SkyTeam

On Wednesday (April 15, 2026), SkyTeam announced the appointment of Cate Leigh as Vice President, Corporate Affairs.  In her new role, Ms. Leigh will lead the alliance’s corporate and governance functions, overseeing legal, finance, human resources, data management and analytics, and member compliance, to ensure strong alignment between member airlines and the long-term value of the alliance.  Cate Leigh joins SkyTeam from Virgin Atlantic, where she spent over 25 years in a range of commercial leadership roles, most recently as Head of Alliances and Partnerships.  At Virgin Atlantic, she was responsible for the airline’s global partnership portfolio, including its entry into SkyTeam, the Blue Skies Joint Venture with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM, and an extensive network of codeshare and interline agreements.


In Wednesday’s announcement, SkyTeam’s CEO, Patrick Roux, said,


“With Cate stepping into the newly created role of Vice President, Corporate Affairs, we are reinforcing the foundations that enable our alliance to operate effectively and grow sustainably. Her deep expertise in alliances, partnerships and airline strategy, combined with her strong governance experience, will be instrumental as SkyTeam continues to evolve to better serve our members.  Cate’s leadership will help strengthen collaboration and ensure we are well positioned for the future.”


Also commenting on her new role as SkyTeam’s VP – Corporate Affairs, Cate Leigh, said,


“I am delighted to join SkyTeam as it continues to strengthen its collaboration model and deliver greater value for its members.  Having worked closely with the alliance during my time at Virgin Atlantic, I have seen firsthand the impact that strong partnerships and effective governance can have.  I look forward to working with our member airlines to further enhance alignment, strengthen collaboration and ensure the alliance continues to deliver long-term value in an increasingly dynamic industry.”


In her new position, Cate Leigh will strengthen SkyTeam’s corporate framework and governance model, working closely with member airlines to ensure compliance with alliance requirements, enhance collaboration and drive sustainable value for members and stakeholders.


SkyTeam and its members connect customers across an extensive global network of over 945 destinations.  SkyTeam also offers more than 750 airport lounges, award-winning SkyPriority airport services and makes travel more rewarding through its members’ loyalty programs. SkyTeam members include Aerolíneas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Europa, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, SAS, Saudia, TAROM, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Xiamen Airlines. 


 

Source: SkyTeam

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