Present boss Robin Hayes will step down from his position on February 12 and can be changed by the airline’s president and chief working officer, Joanna Geraghty. Geraghty will develop into the primary feminine CEO of a serious US airline.
British-born Hayes, a former British Airways govt, is retiring on medical recommendation however will stay on JetBlue’s board of administrators as a strategic advisor.
He stated: “It’s bittersweet to retire from this airline I really like, however I’ll at all times really feel a part of the JetBlue workforce and help its continued success.
“For nearly 35 years, each at British Airways and right here at JetBlue, I’ve cherished working on this trade. Nonetheless, the extraordinary challenges and stress of this job have taken their toll and, on the recommendation of my physician and after talking with my spouse, it’s time for me to focus extra on my well being and well-being.”
He added: “Joanna and the workforce have developed a stable plan for JetBlue as we work to return to profitability.
“For all of those causes, I do know the airline is properly geared up to proceed driving progress and I can confidently go the baton understanding that she is the appropriate chief on the proper time for our airline.”
Geraghty has been with JetBlue for 20 years and previous to this, he was a companion at a legislation agency. She takes the job whereas awaiting a verdict from U.S. regulators on whether or not JetBlue and Spirit can mix, making it a fourth main power amongst U.S. airways.