About Us

Virgin Australia Group Executive Team

John Borghetti
John Borghetti
Chief Executive Officer

John Borghetti has more than 38 years experience in the aviation sector having previously held a number of senior positions at Qantas, including the role of Executive General Manager for six years prior to leaving the company in May 2009.

Email: john.borghetti@virginaustralia.com

Martin Daley
Martin Daley
Group Executive Product & Guest Services

Martin Daley is responsible for all aspects of customer service and product development across the Group, including: Product, Service Development and Training, Guest Relations, Guest Contact Centres, Cabin Crew (domestic and international) and lounges.

Email: martin.daley@virginaustralia.com

Sean Donohue
Sean Donohue
Group Executive Operations

Sean Donohue is responsible for Engineering Operations, Ground Operations, Flight Operations, Group Flight Standards, Operations Planning, Safety Systems, International Operations. He is also responsible for Regional ATR Aircraft Operations, Corporate Facilities, Property and Group Sustainability.

Email: sean.donohue@virginaustralia.com

Danielle Keighery
Danielle Keighery
Group Executive Corporate Communications

Danielle Keighery is responsible for the Group’s Corporate Communications, Public and Media Relations, In-flight Media, and Community Sponsorships.

Email: danielle.keighery@virginaustralia.com

Merren McArthur
Merren McArthur
Group Executive Alliances, Network & Yield

Merren McArthur is responsible for Revenue Management, Network Planning, Scheduling and Alliances.

Email: merren.mcarthur@virginaustralia.com

Jane McKeon
Jane McKeon
Group Executive Government Relations

Jane McKeon is responsible for the Group’s Government Affairs, International Relations and Industry Representation activities.

Email: jane.mckeon@virginaustralia.com

Liz Savage
Liz Savage
Group Executive Commercial

Liz Savage is responsible for Sales, Marketing and Sponsorships, Velocity Frequent Flyer, Customer Relationship
Management, eCommerce and the group's holiday arm Blue Holidays.

Email: liz.savage@virginaustralia.com

Sankar Narayan
Sankar Narayan
Chief Financial Officer

Sankar Narayan is responsible for Finance, Information Systems, Investor, Relations, Procurement and Fleet.

Email: sankar.narayan@virginaustralia.com

Richard Tanner
Richard Tanner
Group Executive People

Richard Tanner is responsible for Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Workplace Relations, Remuneration, Recruitment and Staff Travel.

Email: richard.tanner@virginaustralia.com

Adamn Thatcher
Adam Thatcher
General Counsel

Adam Thatcher is our General Counsel/Company Secretary, who is responsible for Corporate Governance and Legal.

Email: adam.thatcher@virginaustralia.com