Jet Airways Board approves appointment of Vinay Dube as Chief Executive Officer

Dube's appointment was approved by the Jet Airways Board of Directors at their meeting on Tuesday. The appointment is subject to receipt of all requisite government /regulatory approvals, including his security clearance.

An accomplished industry leader and an aviation veteran with close to three decades of global business experience, Dube has an established track record of business restructuring at large, complex, multi-national organisations.

He has lived and worked in the US, Europe and Asia.

Welcoming Dube's appointment, Naresh Goyal, Chairman, Jet Airways, said, "I am delighted that Vinay Dube will be joining Jet Airways as its Chief Executive Officer. An Indian American, Vinay brings an enviable combination of smart and sharp mindset with global exposure to industry best practices. I am sure Jet Airways will gain substantially from his wealth of experience and industry insight. I personally look forward to Vinay providing leadership to the entire Jet Airways team.”

Commenting on his appointment, Dube said, "I feel honoured to have been entrusted with this extremely crucial role at Jet Airways which is a globally reputed airline and a true beacon brand espousing key Indian values of service and hospitality. I look forward to meet the organisation’s business objectives and deepening the relationship with its strategic partner Etihad Airways, in my effort to strengthen Jet Airways' illustrious legacy as India's largest premium international carrier that is ready for its next phase of growth."