Virgin Atlantic appoints Richard McCord as Chief Financial Officer

Virgin Atlantic has today announced the appointment of Richard McCord as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will join the travel company and its Executive Leadership Team from 5 October 2026.

Richard will lead the Finance team as the airline strengthens its financial foundations to deliver profitable growth, continues to invest in its premium customer experience, and evolves its future strategy. As CFO, he will have overall accountability for Finance, Treasury, Procurement and Fleet, Insurance, and Internal Audit, while he will become a member of the Virgin Atlantic Board.