Who’s Who at Virgin America
CIO, November, 2006 by Stephanie Overby
Sir Richard “The Silent Partner” Branson: Investor British billionaire owns 49% of Virgin America and a 25% voting share—the maximum allowed by U.S. law. Led successful launches of Virgin Atlantic in London and Virgin Blue in Australia. Will not be involved in management of Virgin America. Don “The Businessman” Carty: Chairman Former chairman and CEO of AMR, the parent company of American Airlines.
Since resigning in 2003, has taken on roles as chairman of Porter Airlines, a regional carrier in Toronto, and Virgin America. Also a director for Sears Holding and Dell Computer. Fred “Old School” Reid: CEO More than 25 years of experience in legacy airline management at Lufthansa. Most recently president and COO of Delta Air Lines. Oversaw launch of low-cost subsidiary Song...
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