JetBlue Names Jim Hnat Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Realigns Leadership Reporting Structure
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NEW YORK, April 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) - JetBlue Airways announced the appointment of Jim Hnat to the position of Corporate Secretary and Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and the streamlining of the company's reporting structure.
Mr. Hnat joined JetBlue Airways in June 2001, and was named General Counsel in February 2003. Mr. Hnat retains the responsibilities of General Counsel and will now lead JetBlue's Corporate Affairs, which includes: Corporate Communications; Government Affairs; Internal Audit and Compliance; People; and Legal. Mr. Hnat has also been appointed the company's Corporate Secretary.
"Jim has brought excellent leadership to our airline and he has played an integral part in the development and growth of the company," said David Neeleman, JetBlue's Founder and CEO. "His guidance and strategic thinking in this position will play a key role in the future success of JetBlue."
Streamlined Reporting Structure
In addition to the Corporate Affairs team, the following leaders will report to the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Neeleman and Dave Barger, President:
Russ Chew, who joined the airline March 2007 as Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for the airline's operational strategy and execution. The following teams report to Mr. Chew: Airports; Crew Services; Flight Operations; Inflight; JetBlue U, the airline's learning organization; Operational Planning; Safety; Security; System Operations; and Technical Operations.
John Harvey joined JetBlue in 1999 as Treasurer and was named Chief Financial Officer in May 2006. In addition to his duties as CFO, Mr. Harvey has been named Executive Vice President-Corporate Services. The following teams report to Mr. Harvey: Aircraft Programs & Treasury; Corporate Real Estate; Finance (Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis); Information Technology; Investor Relations; and Supply Chain & Fuel.
Trey Urbahn, who joined the airline November 2006 as Chief Revenue Officer, is responsible for the airline's product development and sales. The following teams report to Mr. Urbahn: Business Development; Marketing; Network Planning; Reservations; Revenue Management; and Sales.
Date posted: 13-Apr-07
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