Budget carrier Wizz Air’s corporate and ESG officer, Yvonne Moynihan, has confirmed that she will succeed Marion Geoffroy as managing director of Wizz Air UK.

FlightGlobal had previously reported on 1 July that Geoffroy – who has run the UK carrier for four years – would be stepping down from the position, after filings with the UK companies registry showed her directorship of the airline was ending.

Geoffroy has since disclosed that she has been promoted to the position of Wizz Air group people officer.

“After four incredible years with the most amazing team in the UK, doubling the size of the airline and eventually introducing the Airbus [A321XLR] to the G-registered fleet, here comes the new pink adventure,” she states in a social media post.

FlightGlobal had also reported on 1 July that Moynihan was being appointed as a director of Wizz Air UK.

Moynihan has similarly posted a confirmation of her appointment as managing director of the airline.

“I’m thrilled to be stepping into the role of leading the UK airline,” she adds. “The UK team has done an outstanding job building a strong foundation, and I’m excited to build on that momentum as we take Wizz Air UK to the next level. The UK is a key market for us, and we have bold ambitions for growth – so watch this space.”

Under Geoffroy’s leadership the carrier, which has an all-Airbus A321neo fleet, has expanded to 19 aircraft and took delivery of Wizz Air’s first long-range A321XLR earlier this year.

She highlighted cockpit diversity as a key issue after her appointment, and the UK division is credited with having the highest proportion of female pilots – over 7.7% – among Wizz Air’s various operating entities.