Virgin Atlantic Names New CEO As Weiss Steps Aside After Seven Years

Corneel Koster

Corneel Koster will become Virgin Atlantic CEO in January 2026.

Credit: Adam Gerard/Virgin Atlantic
LONDON—Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss is stepping down after seven years at the helm, with Corneel Koster, the airline's chief customer and operating officer, set to succeed him on Jan. 1, 2026. During his time as CEO, Weiss guided the carrier through the pandemic, oversaw a major restructuring...
David Casey

David Casey is Editor in Chief of Routes, the global route development community's trusted source for news and information.

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