Elevate's Private Jet Services taps List as President

Former XO executive Lezlea List is the new President of Elevate Aviation Group’s Private Jet Services.

Posted in: News by Doug Gollan, September 20, 2023

Former XO executive Lezlea List is the new President of Elevate Aviation Group’s Private Jet Services

Lezlea List has moved from Vista Global’s XO to Elevate Aviation Group’s Private Jet Services as President.

According to the announcement, “List will lead the PJS business and support the team’s ongoing commitment to integrated and innovative solutions.”

She was most recently Chief Service Officer at XO.

Before that, she served as Executive Vice President.

She started her career in business aviation in 2005 at XOJet, which was acquired by Vista in 2018.

She also held multiple sales management slots at the operator.

“Lezlea has proven leadership qualities that will further strengthen our world-class service, with a detailed focus on systems efficiency and talent development,” said Randy McKinney, Elevate’s President.

List said, “This is a great foundation. I look forward to supporting the continued growth and the unwavering commitment to client-centric service at PJS and the integrated Elevate Aviation Group platform.”

Elevate tapped former Wheels Up executive Jon Reed as Chief Sales Officer earlier this year.

List’s departure follows Bill Papariella, former CEO of Jet Edge, who as Chief Business Officer at Vista.

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