Sean Menke Named to JetBlue’s Board of Directors
JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU) has appointed Sean Menke to its board of directors, effective immediately. Menke, who was most recently executive chair at Sabre Corp., brings over 20 years of airline industry experience, including CEO roles at Frontier Airlines and Pinnacle Airlines. His appointment maintains the board's size at 13 members, with 12 being independent. This follows the resignation of B. Ben Baldanza, who served since 2018. JetBlue's leadership expressed enthusiasm about Menke's diverse industry experience and its potential value in executing the company's JetForward strategy.
JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU) ha nominato Sean Menke nel suo consiglio di amministrazione, con effetto immediato. Menke, che di recente è stato presidente esecutivo di Sabre Corp., porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore aereo, inclusi ruoli di CEO in Frontier Airlines e Pinnacle Airlines. La sua nomina mantiene il numero dei membri del consiglio a 13, con 12 membri indipendenti. Questo avviene dopo le dimissioni di B. Ben Baldanza, che ha servito dal 2018. La leadership di JetBlue ha espresso entusiasmo riguardo all'esperienza diversificata di Menke nel settore e al suo potenziale valore nell'attuazione della strategia JetForward dell'azienda.
JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU) ha nombrado a Sean Menke en su consejo de administración, con efecto inmediato. Menke, que fue recientemente presidente ejecutivo de Sabre Corp., aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria aérea, incluidos los roles de CEO en Frontier Airlines y Pinnacle Airlines. Su nombramiento mantiene el número de miembros del consejo en 13, de los cuales 12 son independientes. Esto sigue a la renuncia de B. Ben Baldanza, quien sirvió desde 2018. La dirección de JetBlue expresó entusiasmo acerca de la experiencia diversa de Menke en la industria y su potencial valor en la ejecución de la estrategia JetForward de la compañía.
제트블루 항공사(JetBlue Airways Corp.) (NASDAQ: JBLU)는 션 멘크(Sean Menke)를 이사회의 일원으로 임명했습니다며, 즉시 효력을 발휘합니다. 멘크는 최근 사브레(Sabre Corp.)의 집행 의장이었으며, 프론티어 항공(Frontier Airlines)과 피나클 항공(Pinnacle Airlines)의 CEO 역할을 포함하여 항공 산업에서 20년 이상의 경험을 쌓아왔습니다. 그의 임명으로 이사회의 규모는 독립 이사 12명과 함께 총 13명으로 유지됩니다. 이는 2018년부터 재직 중이던 B. 벤 발단자(B. Ben Baldanza)의 사임에 따른 것입니다. 제트블루의 경영진은 멘크의 다양한 산업 경험과 그것이 회사의 제트포워드(JetForward) 전략을 실행하는 데 예상되는 가치를 높이 평가하고 있습니다.
JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU) a nommé Sean Menke au sein de son conseil d'administration, avec effet immédiat. Menke, qui était récemment président exécutif de Sabre Corp., apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie aérienne, y compris des postes de PDG chez Frontier Airlines et Pinnacle Airlines. Sa nomination maintient la taille du conseil à 13 membres, dont 12 sont indépendants. Cela fait suite à la démission de B. Ben Baldanza, qui a servi depuis 2018. La direction de JetBlue a exprimé son enthousiasme quant à l'expérience diversifiée de Menke dans l'industrie et à la valeur potentielle qu'elle pourrait apporter à l'exécution de la stratégie JetForward de l'entreprise.
JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU) hat Sean Menke in seinen Vorstand berufen, und dies mit sofortiger Wirkung. Menke, der zuletzt als Executive Chairman bei Sabre Corp. tätig war, bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Luftfahrtbranche mit, darunter CEO-Positionen bei Frontier Airlines und Pinnacle Airlines. Mit seiner Ernennung bleibt die Größe des Vorstands bei 13 Mitgliedern, wobei 12 unabhängig sind. Dies folgt auf den Rücktritt von B. Ben Baldanza, der seit 2018 im Amt war. Die Führung von JetBlue äußerte Begeisterung über Menkes vielfältige Branchenerfahrung und deren potenziellen Wert bei der Umsetzung der Unternehmensstrategie JetForward.
- Appointment of Sean Menke brings extensive airline industry experience to the board
- Menke's expertise spans strategy, planning, marketing, operations, revenue management, and distribution
- Board maintains a high ratio of independent directors (12 out of 13)
- Resignation of experienced board member B. Ben Baldanza
On September 12, 2024, the Board appointed Mr. Sean Menke to the Board. Mr. Menke was most recently executive chair at Sabre Corp., a position he held from early 2022 until April 2024. Mr. Menke joined Sabre in 2015 and was promoted in late 2016 to serve as president and CEO and then CEO of Sabre Corp. until April 2023. Before joining Sabre, Mr. Menke spent more than 20 years in the airline industry. He served as chief executive officer at Frontier Airlines and Pinnacle Airlines and held senior-level commercial and operating roles, most notably with Air Canada and Hawaiian Airlines.
"We’re excited to welcome Sean to JetBlue’s board of directors,” said Peter Boneparth, chairman of the board. “His diverse industry experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen the JetBlue business for our crewmembers, customers and owners.”
“Having served in senior leadership positions at several
"I’m honored to join JetBlue's board of directors at such a pivotal time for the company,” Menke added. “I’m excited to work with the team on the next chapter of JetBlue, helping JetBlue evolve to meet the challenges of a changed landscape and enhance its performance to benefit crewmembers, customers, and shareholders."
Menke holds dual bachelor’s degrees in economics and aviation management from The Ohio State University and an MBA from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business.
With Menke’s appointment, JetBlue’s board of directors continues to have 13 members, 12 of whom are independent. B. Ben Baldanza resigned from the JetBlue board last week for personal reasons, after serving as a director of the corporation since 2018.
“On behalf of all of us at JetBlue, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ben Baldanza for his six years of dedicated service and counsel on our board,” Geraghty said. “We have all learned so much from Ben and his invaluable contributions as a trusted advisor to our team.”
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