The former chair of Caltex Australia, Elizabeth Bryan has been appointed to head up Virgin Australia as the new Chairman of the Board.
Ms Bryan, who does not currently hold a spot on the board, will replace outgoing chair Neil Chatfield on 20 May.
According to the airline, Ms Bryan was chosen from a strong field of candidates and received unanimous support from the board.
Ms Bryan has a proven track record as a successful chairman in diverse industries. She was the Chairman of Caltex Australia and UniSuper Limited, she has also overseen major transformation in competitive and regulated market environments.
Ms Bryan also has extensive management experience, including previous roles as Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Asset Management Australia and its predecessor organisation the State Super Investment and Management Corporation.
Virgin says her extensive board and management experience has seen her develop a deep understanding of governance and working with investors and large corporate shareholders.
“It is a privilege to be joining the Virgin Australia Group Board as Chairman. Virgin Australia has transformed the aviation industry in Australia and I look forward to working with the Board to continue to grow the business and enhance the return for shareholders, customers and employees”.
Elizabeth Bryan, Virgin Australia incoming Chairman
The Virgin Australia Board also thanked outgoing Chairman Mr Chatfield for his exemplary leadership over the past nine years.
The airline said Mr Chatfield has been instrumental in guiding the company through its significant transformation as part of the Game Change Program which has seen the Virgin Australia Group attract a significant share of the Australia corporate travel market.
“Elizabeth is an ideal replacement as Chairman and I have full confidence that the skills and extensive experience she brings to the Board will take the business to even greater heights.”
Neil Chatfield, Virgin Australia outgoing Chairman
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