Samantha Willenbacher
About Samantha Willenbacher
Samantha Willenbacher is the Senior Vice President of Key Accounts, with a history of leadership roles in the company since joining in 1998.
Samantha Willenbacher - Senior Vice President, Key Accounts
Samantha Willenbacher currently holds the position of Senior Vice President, Key Accounts. She has a history of progressive leadership roles within her company, showcasing her breadth of experience and knowledge in the field.
Previous Role: Senior Vice President, Americas
Samantha Willenbacher served as the Senior Vice President, Americas from March 2021 to February 2023. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic initiatives within the Americas region, ensuring the company met its regional goals and objectives.
Former Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer
From June 2020 to March 2021, Samantha held the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer. Her responsibilities included driving the commercial strategy and overseeing sales and marketing efforts on a global scale.
Key Leadership Roles
Samantha's career includes several key leadership roles such as Vice President, Global Commercial Strategy; Director, Americas Region; and Director of UK Search and Rescue. Each role contributed to her comprehensive experience in commercial strategy and regional management.
Business Development Manager and Director at Bristow Academy
Prior to her senior leadership roles, Samantha was the Business Development Manager and later the Director at the Bristow Academy, the world's largest helicopter flight training school at the time. Her early career advancements began after joining the company in May 1998 through Helicopter Adventures Inc., which eventually became the Bristow Academy.