William Barton

William Barton is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as the Regional Operations & Contract Manager for easyJet, overseeing the UK South and Netherlands regions since September 2022. Previously, Barton held the position of Managing Director for UK Ground Handling at Worldwide Flight Services from September 2018 to September 2022, and briefly served as Senior Manager Regional Network Stations for Qatar Airways across 54 European airports in mid-2018. A long tenure at Monarch Airlines from 1998 to 2017 included roles as Head of Ground Operations, where responsibilities encompassed regulatory compliance and operational performance across various functions. Earlier experience includes positions at Reed Aviation as an Aircraft Dispatcher from 1994 to 1998. Barton holds a degree in Travel & Tourism from the University of Bedfordshire, completed in 1997.