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Virgin Atlantic Announces the Appointment of Dave Hodges as new Vice President, Americas

Virgin Atlantic has today announced the appointment of Dave Hodges as the carrier’s new Vice President, Americas, effective October 1, 2025.  Mr. Hodges currently serves as Virgin Atlantic’s Head of London Heathrow Airport.


Virgin Atlantic's New Vice President, Americas, Dave Hodges - Courtesy Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic's New Vice President, Americas, Dave Hodges - Courtesy Virgin Atlantic

On Monday (August 11, 2025), Virgin Atlantic announced the appointment of Dave Hodges as the company’s new Vice President, Americas, effective October 1, 2025.  Dave has been with the airline for 12 years, and has held various roles ranging from government affairs to cabin crew operations, and as Country Manager for India, Virgin Atlantic’s third largest market behind the UK and the US.  Currently, he serves as the Head of London Heathrow, where he oversees the airline’s operation and presence at its home hub airport.


In Monday’s announcement, Virgin Atlantic’s Chief Commercial Officer, Juva Jarvinen, said,


“I’m delighted to appoint Dave to VP, Americas, where he will be responsible for key business and leisure gateways including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto, and dreamy premium sun destinations from Florida to the Caribbean.  Dave has accrued valuable experience at Virgin Atlantic, from government affairs to running our commercial hub in India.  I know he will leverage all of that experience and enthusiasm in the Americas region to great effect.”


Also commenting on his upcoming role as the airline’s new Vice President, Americas, Dave Hodges, added,


“I am incredibly excited to take on this new challenge at Virgin Atlantic. The Americas are a vital and successful revenue driver in our network, underpinned by our US heartland. I look forward to stepping into this role and leading this record-breaking team to new achievements alongside our partners across the region and our friends at Delta.”


Dave Hodges will be based in in Atlanta, overseeing Virgin Atlantic teams across the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, with responsibilities spanning Commercial, Cargo, Airport Operations, Finance, People, and more, across 18 destinations.  He will work closely with leaders in the UK to develop and execute the Americas strategy, supporting the company’s vision to be the most loved travel company.



Source: Virgin Atlantic

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