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JetBlue Airways revealed it has tapped Warren Christie as its new chief operating officer. This comes after the current COO and president, Joanna Geraghty, announced she is stepping down from her role to become the new chief executive officer.
Leadership Shuffle at the Airline Company
JetBlue said Christie's appointment would take effect on Feb. 12. According to The Wall Street Journal, the executive leadership changes were made as the company's long-time CEO, Robin Hayes, is leaving.
It was noted that the new chief, Joanna Geraghty, is the only woman appointed to lead a major airline firm in the United States. In any case, the 57-year-old newly appointed COO, Warren Christie, first joined JetBlue in 2003. Prior to his promotion, he served the company as head of safety, security, fleet operations, and airports.
He is also leading the JetBlue University training academy. JetBlue's recent regulatory filing indicated that under his new role, he will receive an annual base salary of $530,000 and be eligible for a bonus of up to 90% of his pay.
New Tasks for the New COO
As the new chief operating officer, Christie's role has been expanded and will now include keeping up with JetBlue's day-to-day operational performance. He will still assume his work to ensure the airline's operations remain safe and reliable.
"I am thrilled that my first leadership appointment is to promote Warren into the role of chief operating officer, where he will help lead our teams in our effort to improve reliability and restore profitability in our airline," the new CEO, Joanna Geraghty, said in a press release. "With 35 years of aviation experience – 21 of those at JetBlue – he is well positioned to help us tackle the unique challenges we face while continuing to lead with safety as a core element of our culture."
On the other hand, Christie commented, "JetBlue has a beloved brand and culture, and to keep customers coming back we must run a reliable operation and deliver on JetBlue's award-winning service consistently. I will work to ensure our frontline crewmembers have the right systems, resources, and tools to support their continued success."
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