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...
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