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Joanna Geraghty will become CEO in an industry that has historically had men make up the vast majority of the C-suite.
Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s chief operating officer and president, will become the carrier’s next CEO starting February 12, making her the first woman to lead a major U.S. airline.
Robin Hayes, the current CEO of JetBlue, will step down and serve as a strategic advisor to the company.
“I am honored and excited to serve as the next CEO of JetBlue,” Geraghty said in a statement. “With a beloved brand, an industry-leading customer experience, a unique culture,