Alaska Air Names Post-Merger Heads Of Virgin America
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Ben Minicucci will serve as chief executive officer of Virgin America, effective with the closing of its acquisition by Alaska Air Group. He also retains his current role as chief operating officer and president of Alaska Airlines.
Peter Hunt, Virgin America’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, will serve as president of the carrier until the airlines obtain a single operating certificate, expected in early 2018.
Alaska Air Group agreed to acquire Virgin America in April. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter.