Virgin Atlantic names Dave Hodges VP, Americas

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Dave Hodges as its new vice-president, Americas, effective October 1, 2025.

Hodges has been with the airline for 12 years, holding roles in government affairs, cabin crew operations and as country manager for India, Virgin Atlantic’s third-largest market after the UK and US. 

He currently serves as head of Heathrow, overseeing the carrier’s operations at its home hub.

In his new role, Hodges will be based in Atlanta and lead teams across the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, covering 18 destinations. 

His responsibilities will include commercial, cargo, airport operations, finance and people functions, while working with UK-based leadership to shape the Americas strategy.

“I am incredibly excited to take on this new challenge at Virgin Atlantic,” said Hodges. 

“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.”

Juha Jarvinen, chief commercial officer at Virgin Atlantic, added: “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.”

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