Position
Chief Commercial Officer
Company
Virgin Australia
SouthlakeDescription
Virgin Australia has announced the appointment of Dave Emerson as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jayne Hrdlicka. The leadership transition comes as the airline works to relist itself on the local stock exchange, amid efforts by its owner, Bain Capital, to revive plans for a public listing.
Executive Insights
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Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
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