On March 5, Virgin Australia announced that its current CEO, Jayne Hrdlicka, who is retiring, will be replaced by Dave Emerson, the current

Carrier Virgin Australia said on Wednesday it had picked Dave Emerson, its chief commercial officer, for its top seat, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, while the airline works to relist itself on the local stock exchange.

Virgin Australia named Dave Emerson as its new chief executive officer, promoting from within its own ranks to end a yearlong search to replace the departing Jayne Hrdlicka.

(Reuters) - Carrier Virgin Australia said on Wednesday it had picked Dave Emerson, its chief commercial officer, for its top seat, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, while the airline works to relist itself on the local stock exchange. Hrdlicka had indicated her intention to retire as the low-cost carrier's chief back in February 2024.

Virgin Australia has appointed Chief Commercial Officer Dave Emerson as its new CEO, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, who announced her departure in February. The leadership change comes as the airline moves toward relisting

Virgin Australia announced appointment of new CEO finally; a year after Jayne Hrdlicka announced she would step down as its head.

"Dave also appreciates what is special about Virgin Australia – our team and our people – and will continue to act as a steward of our amazing culture. "We are confident Dave

Emerson, a 21-year veteran of Virgin owner Bain Capital’s sister consultancy firm Bain & Company, was brought in as CCO in 2021. He will replace outgoing CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, who announced her departure from the top job last year.

DALLAS — The Board of Virgin Australia (VA) has appointed Mr Dave Emerson as the airline's new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Emerson will succeed Jayne Hrdlicka, who announced her plans to retire from the position in February 2024. Mr Emerson has been VA's Chief Commercial Officer since June 2021.

Virgin Australia has finally announced a new chief executive. Dave Emerson will take over the top job from Jayne Hrdlicka, who announced she would step down from her role just over a year ago. Mr Emerson has been the airline’s chief commercial officer since 2021.