Scurrah restructures VA

THE new unified Virgin Australia Group structure announced today by CEO Paul Scurrah ( TD breaking news) will “streamline common functions and create greater opportunities, but will also identify efficiencies and duplication,” he said.

An Executive Leadership Team will oversee the corporate, operational and commercial functions of Virgin Australia Airlines, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines and Tigerair Australia into single functions and points of accountability.

“I’ve been reviewing the structure of the organisation since I joined the Group in Mar, with a view to simplify the current structure which has grown overly complex over time.

“Each executive leader will be accountable for driving business outcomes for the Group and maximising the value of the brands,” Scurrah said.

Under the new structure, Keith Neate will return to Virgin from his current role at Aurizon, taking over the Chief Financial Officer role from Geoff Smith who will leave the business later this year.

A new Chief Commercial Officer role will be filled by Air Canada Vice President Global Sales & Alliances, John MacLeod, effective 08 Oct, while Danielle Keighery will take on a newly created Chief Experience Officer role.

Recruitment is also under way for a new Chief Strategy & Technology Officer, while Stuart Aggs has been appointed as the Group’s Chief Operations Officer.

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