Ex-Debenhams MD and Uber chief join Jet2 plc board

Breakwell, who launched ride hailing company Uber in Europe and previously held roles with British Airways and Expedia, will join the company from 27 April.

He has spent a significant part of his executive career in the travel industry and is a former board member of HomeAway, the online vacation rental marketplace, and was also chair of Travel Data.

Meanwhile, Luger – who brings with her experience in marketing, e-commerce and retail through her career in FMCG marketing with Cadbury’s, Coca Cola and Mars – will start on 3 July.

She also spent 10 years at Asda, holding a variety of positions including trading director and global managing director for George.

She is currently chair of paint supply company The Paint Shed and non-executive director of New Look, Portmeirion Group and ScS Group.

Philip Meeson, executive chair of Jet2, said: "Their backgrounds are ideally suited to this stage in our development and we are confident that they will both make a significant contribution to the ongoing success of our business as we continue our focus on people, service and profits."