by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 9:50 AM ET, Mon August 11, 2025
Virgin Atlantic has named Dave Hodges as its new vice president, Americas, starting October 1, 2025.
According to a press release, Hodges brings 12 years of experience with the airline, having worked in government affairs, cabin crew operations, and as country manager for India, Virgin Atlantic’s third largest market after the UK and the U.S.
Virgin Atlantic announced the appointment of Dave Hodges to VP, Americas. (Photo Credit: Virgin Atlantic)
He currently leads the airline’s operations at Heathrow Airport.
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In his new role based in Atlanta, Hodges will oversee Virgin Atlantic’s teams across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean.
His responsibilities will cover Commercial, Cargo, Airport Operations, Finance, People, and more, spanning 18 destinations. He will collaborate closely with Virgin Atlantic’s UK leadership to develop and execute the Americas strategy.
“I am incredibly excited to take on this new challenge at Virgin Atlantic,” Hodges said.
“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.”
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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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