Neelam Mathews
Jan 8, 2013
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Virgin
Atlantic Airways has today appointed Craig Kreeger as its new Chief Executive.
He will assume the role on 1st February 2013. He joins from American Airlines
(AA), where he has held a 27-year career spanning commercial, financial and
strategic roles in the US and around the globe. Kreeger, 53, succeeds current
CEO, Steve Ridgway, who is retiring from the airline.
Steve has had a 23-year tenure with Virgin
Atlantic and became Chief Executive in 2001. During his time at the airline,
Virgin Atlantic has grown from two 747s to a fleet of 40 long haul aircraft,
flying six million passengers a year all over the world.
Kreeger
joins at an exciting time for the airline as Delta Air Lines and
Virgin Atlantic finalise their agreement for a new joint venture that will
create an expanded Trans-Atlantic network. This new venture will materially
enhance competition between the UK and North America, offering great benefits
for customers travelling on those routes.
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