Founder, owner of Jet2, Philip Meeson to step down

Founder and owner of Jet2, Philip Meeson is planning to step down as executive chairman of the Group. Meeson is set to move to the role of non-executive chair by the end of this year and remain in that role until a successor is appointed. Meeson bought the business in 1983, when it was a small cargo airline and distribution company serving the Channel Islands. In the last few years, he has delegated most of his executive responsibilities to the senior management team, led by chief executive Steve Heapy and group chief financial officer Gary Brown. Speaking on his reasons