Change at the top for Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that chief commercial officer Shai Weiss will takeover as chief executive on January 1.
He will replace Craig Kreeger who is retiring at the end of the year.
Weiss joined Virgin Atlantic in August 2012 and became finance chief two years later. He was appointed chief commercial officer in January 2017.
In his new role, he will lead the airline as it expands its joint-venture next year with existing transatlantic partner Delta Air Lines and new shareholder Air France-KLM.
Next year, the airline is also putting into place a new ‘corporate plan’ known as Velocity.
"Since my appointment in February 2013, I set out to ensure Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays realise their full potential by empowering our people to provide a uniquely Virgin Atlantic service which truly delights and excites our customers," said Kreeger.
"Shai has supported me closely since joining us. As we embark on Velocity, I consider this to be the ideal time to pass the leadership baton to Shai and for me to begin a new chapter."
Weiss added: "I want to thank Craig for his leadership, and all he’s contributed to Virgin Atlantic in his time as chief executive.
"I’m extremely proud of what we’ve achieved and am grateful for the opportunity to lead this amazing company. This is a hugely exciting time for all of us at Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays."
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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