Virgin Australia has appointed Judith Crompton to the newly created role of chief commercial officer.
The role will have responsibility for alliances, network, revenue management and sales, covering Virgin Australia’s domestic and international network.
Crompton has more than 30 years’ experience in the aviation and travel industry, gained with some of the largest companies in Australia, the United Kingdom and the Middle East.
Prior to joining Virgin Australia in 2012 as group executive of sales, Crompton held the position of head of global corporate sales at Etihad Airways
She has previously held senior sales and general management positions with Qantas in Australia, as well as with other major global travel companies including TQ3 Navigant and Flight Centre Ltd.
Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti said: "Virgin Australia has made significant progress with our Game Change Programme strategy and the creation of the chief commercial officer role is a key part of the next phase of this strategy."
