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London-based partner Sumati brings expertise in large-scale cost reduction and restructuring programs to Oliver Wyman’s Aviation practice.

Prior to joining Oliver Wyman, Sumati became a Chartered Accountant with EY, and then had a long tenure with Virgin Atlantic. Over the course of 16 years, Sumati took on a variety of roles at Virgin across finance, strategy, commercial, and HR, covering both the airline and tour operator, Virgin Holidays.

Sumati successfully led the design and implementation of the $13 billion expanded joint venture with Delta Air Lines and Air France KLM, creating the pre-eminent transatlantic aviation joint venture that commands a quarter of airline capacity between the UK/Europe and the US. The program was a success thanks to Sumati’s ability to form strong, meaningful relationships at the most senior levels. Most recently, she led Virgin Atlantic’s Covid-19 cost restructuring program.