VistaJet is led by Founder and Chairman Thomas Flohr. Thomas is a pioneer in the aviation industry who had the passion, skill and commitment to transform an idea into a fully fledged, global business. Since its inception in 2004, Thomas transformed VistaJet from two aircraft into a leading global aviation company connecting every continent.
Private aviation requires the financial acumen to oversee large asset financing requirements, an ability to precisely execute on worldwide operations, whilst requiring a sensibility for every service and product detail. Thomas started his career with computing and finance company Comdisco which he later acquired — now Comprendium Investment SA — before dedicating himself to develop his vision for VistaJet.
Thomas is a key investor in multiple technology, leasing and aviation companies. In 2018 he formed Vista to consolidate the fragmented industry and offer all clients the full range of business aviation services on a global scale.
Nick van der Meer has served as the Accountable Manager and Chief Operating Officer of VistaJet since 2012.
He is also a Director of VistaJet Group Holding Limited and joined the company in 2010 as Flight Operations Manager before working as Chief Pilot and Director of Operations.
Prior to joining VistaJet, from 2004 to 2010, Nick was the Director of Flight Operations for UK based carrier, Highland Airways. Nick holds an EASA ATPL as well as an FAA Commercial Pilot License.
Ian Moore has served as Chief Commercial Officer of VistaJet since 2010 and is responsible for global market expansion, commercial negotiations, sales, marketing, customer service and product delivery.
Previously he worked in various roles including Vice President Strategy & Sales, Sales Manager and Strategy & Analysis Manager for NetJets Europe, from 2002 to 2008.
Ian also served as Vice President Sales & Marketing for the business jet subsidiary of TATA, Business Jets Pvt Ltd (BJETS), from 2008 to 2010. He holds a B.Com (Honours) degree from the University of Melbourne and is an Advanced Management Program graduate of Harvard Business School Executive Education.
As Group CFO, Charlotte Colhoun leads the finance function for the group - a vast and diverse team of 300 finance professionals spanning the globe. Charlotte joined Vista in 2018, initially focused on the Group's strategic finance before being appointed to Group Chief Financial Officer in November 2022.
Charlotte is qualified as a Chartered Accountant with an academic background in Law and Accounting. Charlotte started her career in PwC grad scheme, before moving into the deals team covering the financial services sector.
Richard Batchelor has been appointed Corporate Chief Financial Officer after serving as interim Co-CFO since mid-2020. He joined the business in January 2019 and is also a Director of the company's UK subsidiary.
Richard has over 25 years’ experience in dealing with private equity backed tech companies. Previously he was the Finance Director at Fly Victor from 2016 to 2018, and from 2011 was the Finance Director at a private family office. Richard is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Tobias Schramm has served as Chief Legal Counsel since 2012. Tobias joined the company in 2007 in the Compliance department and from 2009 held Management functions in various Group entities with day-to-day Operations and Sales among his responsibilities.
Prior to joining VistaJet, from 2004, Tobias was a Quality Manager and Deputy Accountable Manager at Premium Aviation, a Munich based private air carrier. He previously served as a consultant for Pechtl Unternehmensberatung GmbH, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions. Tobias is a member of the Munich Bar Association.
Kenneth Formosa Ventura serves as Chief People Officer and is responsible for developing and executing human resource strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization. He joined the business in 2014 as Director, Human Resources and is also a Director of Air Crew Management SA, Switzerland.
Prior to joining VistaJet Kenneth held various senior HR roles at Baxter International and acted as a HR consultant for international companies. He holds a degree in Psychology, MSc in Occupational Psychology and is a certified NLP Master Coach.
Founded JetSmarter in 2012 and previously co-founded Federal System of Distance Education.
Holds a BSc in Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Florida.
Beginning his aviation career as a commercial pilot, flying for over 23 years, Cliff has held various aviation management positions globally. He joined VistaJet in 2014 as Director of Operations and has since held the roles of nominated person flight operations and crew training.
As Director of Operations, Cliff oversees multiple operational functions within the Vista group. In the role of Chief Experience Officer, Cliff has additionally assumed oversight of the Vista Global Client Services function.
VistaJet offers flexible, investment-free solutions to suit your flying requirements. VistaJet offers its Members access to a consistent and branded fleet of over 80 super-midsize, long-range, and super-long-range aircraft with unparalleled service.