Virgin Australia Names Dave Emerson CEO, Ending Yearlong Search

Dave Emerson Appointed as New Virgin Australia CEO

Virgin Australia has named Dave Emerson as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, who announced her decision to step down in February 2024. Emerson, currently serving as the airline’s chief commercial officer since June 2021, will formally assume the role on March 14. He will begin transitioning immediately, while Hrdlicka remains available to support the handover over the coming months. With 25 years of experience in aviati…

Virgin Australia Names Dave Emerson CEO, Ending Yearlong Search

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 appoints Dave Emerson as CEO

The Board of Virgin Australia announces Mr Dave Emerson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Australia. Mr Emerson is currently Virgin Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, a role he has held since June 2021. Throughout his 25 years of experience in the aviation and tourism industries, working alongside global airlines, Dave has earned an international reputation for delivering business transformation and excellent financial resu…

Virgin Australia taps Dave Emerson for CEO - Asian Aviation

The Board of Virgin Australia announced Dave Emerson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Australia. Emerson will succeed Jayne Hrdlicka who indicated her intention to retire as Virgin Australia’s CEO in February 2024. Emerson is currently Virgin Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer, a role he has held since June 2021. Throughout his 25 years of experience in the aviation and tourism industries, working alongside global airlines,…

Dave Emerson becomes CEO of Virgin Australia

The Board of Virgin Australia has announced the appointment of Dave Emerson as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka, who indicated her intention to retire in February 2024. Emerson, currently serving as Virgin Australia's Chief Commercial Officer since June 2021, brings 25 years of experience in the aviation and tourism industries. He has earned an international reputation for delivering business transformation and excellent financ…

Bain insider chosen to pilot Virgin’s next leg

Bain Capital has picked its former global aviation boss Dave Emerson to run Virgin Australia as a market float opportunity knocks.