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JetBlue Promotes Dave Clark to Head of Revenue and Planning

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JetBlue has appointed Dave Clark as the new head of revenue and planning, succeeding Scott Laurence, who departs after 14 years. Clark, who joined JetBlue in May 2009, will oversee network strategy, operational planning, and airline partnerships, including the Northeast Alliance with American Airlines. Since February 2017, he has been responsible for revenue optimization and ancillary strategies. His leadership has helped JetBlue strengthen its position as a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale, and San Juan.

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  • Dave Clark's promotion signals a strong continuity in leadership after Scott Laurence's departure.
  • Clark has a proven track record in revenue optimization and network planning at JetBlue.
  • Under Clark's leadership, JetBlue has become the largest carrier in Boston and strengthened its market presence in the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Scott Laurence departs after 14 years with the airline

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue today announced that it has named Dave Clark to head of revenue and planning. In his new role, Clark will oversee JetBlue’s network strategy, operational planning and analysis, and sales and revenue management. In addition, he will oversee JetBlue’s airline partnership portfolio – including the Northeast Alliance with American Airlines – as well as operational engineering and manpower planning. He will report to JetBlue President and Chief Operating Officer Joanna Geraghty.

Since joining JetBlue in May 2009, Clark has lead teams across JetBlue’s commercial organization. Since February 2017, Clark has served as vice president, sales and revenue management, where he has been responsible for revenue optimization, ancillary strategy, distribution, and corporate sales. He has also served as vice president, network planning, and has been a key architect of the airline’s successful network strategy. Before his promotion to vice president in 2014, he led both the route planning and schedule planning teams.

“Dave’s career at JetBlue has been filled with remarkable accomplishments in our commercial organization that helped propel JetBlue forward as a leading travel brand,” Geraghty said. “Over his tenure in network planning, JetBlue became the largest carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, and San Juan and firmly established itself as a leading carrier to the Caribbean and Latin America. He has modernized our revenue management tools, optimized our ancillary revenue offerings and distribution strategy, and led numerous initiatives that drove JetBlue’s leading revenue performance, which has been especially critical during the pandemic.”

Prior to joining JetBlue, Clark was a project leader in the Boston Consulting Group’s Travel & Tourism practice. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in systems engineering from The University of Virginia as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Clark replaces Scott Laurence, who is departing JetBlue after 14 years with the airline.

About JetBlue

JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, and between New York and London. For more information, visit jetblue.com.

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FAQ

Who has been appointed as the new head of revenue and planning at JetBlue?

Dave Clark has been appointed as the new head of revenue and planning at JetBlue.

What role did Dave Clark have before becoming head of revenue and planning at JetBlue?

Before his promotion, Dave Clark was the vice president of sales and revenue management at JetBlue.

Who did Dave Clark replace in the role of head of revenue and planning at JetBlue?

Dave Clark replaced Scott Laurence, who departed after 14 years with the airline.

What are the key responsibilities of the new head of revenue and planning at JetBlue?

The new head of revenue and planning will oversee network strategy, operational planning, sales, and revenue management at JetBlue.

How long has Dave Clark been with JetBlue?

Dave Clark has been with JetBlue since May 2009.

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