Having locked in a bumper deal with Qatar Airways and landed on a successor to Jayne Hrdlicka, the airline has cleared the decks for another run at listing.

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

(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 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.

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.

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.