Global Crossing Airlines Appoints Laurie Villa as Chief People Officer
Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. (GlobalX) has appointed Laurie Villa as Chief People Officer, effective immediately. Reporting to GlobalX President and CFO, Ryan Goepel, Mrs. Villa will lead the company's Human Capital Management functions, strengthen its culture, and drive engagement across the airline. She joins GlobalX during a critical growth phase to manage talent, implement compensation plans, support team relations, and lead a values-based culture.
Mrs. Villa previously served as Chief People Officer for JetBlue Airlines and Chief Human Resources Officer of Spirit Airlines. She brings over 30 years of global leadership experience in various industries. GlobalX has expanded its fleet to 18 aircraft and built a team of over 750 professionals in just three years. The company expects Mrs. Villa's expertise to be pivotal in propelling the organization to new heights of success.
Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. (GlobalX) ha nominato Laurie Villa come Chief People Officer, con effetto immediato. Riportando al Presidente e CFO di GlobalX, Ryan Goepel, la signora Villa guiderà le funzioni di gestione del capitale umano dell'azienda, rafforzerà la sua cultura e promuoverà l'engagement all'interno della compagnia aerea. Si unisce a GlobalX in una fase critica di crescita per gestire i talenti, implementare piani di compensazione, supportare le relazioni tra i team e guidare una cultura basata sui valori.
La signora Villa ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Chief People Officer per JetBlue Airlines e Chief Human Resources Officer di Spirit Airlines. Porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza di leadership globale in vari settori. GlobalX ha ampliato la propria flotta a 18 aerei e ha costruito un team di oltre 750 professionisti in soli tre anni. L'azienda prevede che l'expertise della signora Villa sarà fondamentale per portare l'organizzazione a nuovi livelli di successo.
Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. (GlobalX) ha designado a Laurie Villa como Chief People Officer, con efecto inmediato. Reportando al Presidente y CFO de GlobalX, Ryan Goepel, la Sra. Villa liderará las funciones de gestión del capital humano de la empresa, fortalecerá su cultura y fomentará el compromiso en toda la aerolínea. Se une a GlobalX en una fase crítica de crecimiento para gestionar talentos, implementar planes de compensación, apoyar las relaciones en equipo y guiar una cultura basada en valores.
La Sra. Villa anteriormente se desempeñó como Chief People Officer de JetBlue Airlines y Chief Human Resources Officer de Spirit Airlines. Aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en liderazgo global en diversas industrias. GlobalX ha expandido su flota a 18 aeronaves y ha construido un equipo de más de 750 profesionales en solo tres años. La empresa espera que la experiencia de la Sra. Villa sea crucial para llevar a la organización a nuevas alturas de éxito.
글로벌 크로싱 항공 그룹 주식회사(GlobalX)는 로리 빌라를 최고 인사 책임자로 임명하였다, 즉시 효력이 발생한다. 글로벌X의 사장 및 CFO인 라이언 고펠에게 보고하는 빌라 씨는 회사의 인적 자원 관리 기능을 주도하고, 기업 문화 강화를 통해 항공사 전반의 참여도를 높일 것이다. 그녀는 인재 관리, 보상 계획 구현, 팀 관계 지원, 가치 기반 문화를 이끌기 위해 중요한 성장 단계에서 글로벌X에 합류한다.
빌라 씨는 이전에 제트블루 항공의 최고 인사 책임자 및 스피리트 항공의 인사 부사장으로 근무한 바 있다. 그녀는 다양한 산업에서 30년 이상의 글로벌 리더십 경험을 가지고 있다. GlobalX는 18대의 항공기로 플릿을 확장하였으며, 불과 3년 만에 750명 이상의 전문 인력을 구성하였다. 회사는 빌라 씨의 전문 지식이 조직을 새로운 성공의 정점으로 이끄는 데 중요한 역할을 할 것이라고 기대하고 있다.
Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. (GlobalX) a nommé Laurie Villa au poste de Chief People Officer, avec effet immédiat. Directement sous l'autorité du président et CFO de GlobalX, Ryan Goepel, Mme Villa dirigera les fonctions de gestion du capital humain de l'entreprise, renforcera sa culture et stimulera l'engagement au sein de la compagnie aérienne. Elle rejoint GlobalX à un moment critique de croissance pour gérer les talents, mettre en œuvre des plans de rémunération, soutenir les relations d'équipe et promouvoir une culture basée sur des valeurs.
Avant cela, Mme Villa a été Chief People Officer chez JetBlue Airlines et Chief Human Resources Officer chez Spirit Airlines. Elle apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience en leadership mondial dans divers secteurs. GlobalX a élargi sa flotte à 18 avions et a construit une équipe de plus de 750 professionnels en seulement trois ans. L'entreprise s'attend à ce que l'expertise de Mme Villa soit déterminante pour propulser l'organisation vers de nouveaux sommets de succès.
Die Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. (GlobalX) hat Laurie Villa zur Chief People Officer ernannt, mit sofortiger Wirkung. Sie berichtet an den Präsidenten und CFO von GlobalX, Ryan Goepel, und wird die Funktionen des Human Capital Management des Unternehmens leiten, die Unternehmenskultur stärken und das Engagement in der Fluggesellschaft vorantreiben. Sie tritt GlobalX in einer kritischen Wachstumsphase bei, um Talente zu verwalten, Vergütungspläne umzusetzen, Teambeziehungen zu unterstützen und eine wertebasierte Kultur zu fördern.
Frau Villa war zuvor Chief People Officer bei JetBlue Airlines und Chief Human Resources Officer von Spirit Airlines. Sie bringt über 30 Jahre globale Führungserfahrung aus verschiedenen Branchen mit. GlobalX hat seine Flotte auf 18 Flugzeuge erweitert und in nur drei Jahren ein Team von über 750 Fachleuten aufgebaut. Das Unternehmen erwartet, dass die Expertise von Frau Villa entscheidend dazu beiträgt, die Organisation zu neuen Erfolgen zu führen.
- Appointment of experienced Chief People Officer with airline industry background
- Company growth: fleet expanded to 18 aircraft
- Team growth to over 750 professionals in three years
- Strategic focus on talent management and company culture during growth phase
- None.
MIAMI, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc. (Cboe CA: JET, Cboe CA: JET.B, OTCQB: JETMF) (the “Company” or “GlobalX”), the Nation's fastest growing charter airline, today announced the appointment of Laurie Villa as Chief People Officer, effective immediately. Reporting to GlobalX President and CFO, Ryan Goepel, Mrs. Villa will be responsible for leading the Company’s Human Capital Management functions, strengthening GlobalX’s culture and driving engagement across the airline. She joins GlobalX at a critical phase of its growth to recruit, develop and retain talent, implement competitive and compelling compensation and benefit plans, support crew and team member relations, drive performance management, and lead a values-based culture.
Prior to joining GlobalX, Mrs. Villa served as Chief People Officer for JetBlue Airlines for three years and Chief Human Resources Officer of Spirit Airlines for six and half years. Additionally, over the last ten years, she has served as an advisory board member of Primate Technologies, a technology and software company focused on the energy industry.
“I am excited to welcome Laurie to our leadership team during this incredible growth phase at GlobalX,” said Ryan Goepel, President and CFO of GlobalX. “In just three short years, we’ve expanded our fleet to 18 aircraft and built a remarkable team of over 750 dedicated professionals. As we continue our rapid growth, Laurie will play a vital role in attracting, nurturing, and developing our GlobalX talent across all operations.”
"The Board of Directors is pleased to announce this high-profile addition to our talented executive management lineup,” said Chris Jamroz, Executive Chairman of GlobalX. “Laurie’s extensive industry expertise and exceptional talents will be pivotal in propelling our organization to new heights of success."
With more than 30 years of global leadership experience in both large-scale and start-up organizations, Mrs. Villa has developed successful people, talent and succession strategies to support long-term business objectives in a number of industries, including consumer goods, specialty retail, education, and technology. In addition to her airline roles, Mrs. Villa has held senior leadership positions at Ann Taylor Corporation, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Charter Schools USA and Sara Lee Corporation. Mrs. Villa is a graduate of the University of North Florida, where she received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration.
About Global Crossing Airlines
GlobalX is a US 121 domestic flag and supplemental airline flying the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. The Company’s services include domestic and international ACMI and charter flights for passengers and cargo throughout the US, Caribbean, Europe, and Latin America. GlobalX is IOSA certified by IATA and holds TCO’s for Europe and the UK.
For more information:
Company Contact
Ryan Goepel, President & CFO
Tel: (720) 330-2829
Investor Relations Contact
Sean Mansouri, CFA or Aaron D’Souza
Email: JET@elevate-ir.com
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