JetBlue appoints new CEO
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Jetblue Airways (17-Apr-09) announces the promotion of Rob Maruster to Chief Operating Officer effective 1-Jun-09, concurrent with the transition of current President and Chief Operating Officer Russ Chew to the role of Senior Advisor.
JetBlue acaba (17 Abr 09) de nombrar a Rob Maruster como nuevo director de operaciones. El señor Maruster tomará el cargo el próximo 1 de junio de 2009; fecha en la que Russ Chew, actual presidente y director de operaciones, pasará a ser Jefe de Gabinete. Además, ese mismo día, el Director General de JetBlue, Dave Barrer ascenderá como Presidente de la aerolínea.
JetBlue's Chief Executive Officer, Dave Barger, will assume the duties and title of President, also effective 1-June-09.
"Russ has accomplished more than he set out to achieve when he joined us in 2007," Mr. Barger explained. "His influence in helping us improve operational performance as well as developing the architecture of our strategic planning function will continue to benefit JetBlue far into the future. On behalf of JetBlue's 11,500 Crewmembers, and our Board of Directors, I thank Russ for his service and commitment to JetBlue."
Mr. Chew joined JetBlue after four years with the Federal Aviation Administration as Chief Operating Officer, following a 17-year career with American Airlines in their Operations and Planning units.
"Rob brings great operational experience, leadership and passion to this position," Mr. Barger explained. "Over the four years Rob has been with JetBlue, he has revitalized our Airports team, taken leadership of our System Operations team, and is currently leading our Operational Integrity initiative. He is the right leader for the challenges ahead."
"From the day I joined JetBlue, I knew I was home," Mr. Maruster said. "Our culture is our greatest asset, and as a member of the senior leadership team, it is my responsibility to ensure JetBlue's extraordinary crewmembers have the tools, resources and information they need to continue delivering the JetBlue Experience our customers have come to expect of us. I look forward to contributing to our continued success."
Mr. Maruster joined JetBlue in 2005 as Vice President, Operations Planning, after a 12-year career with Delta Air Lines in a variety of increasingly responsible leadership positions in the carrier's Marketing and Customer Service departments; culminating in Vice President Airport Customer Service at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In 2006, Mr. Maruster was promoted to Senior Vice President, Airports and Operational Planning. In 2008, Mr. Maruster's responsibilities expanded to include the Customer Services group, including Inflight Service, Reservations and System Operations.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 17-Apr-09
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