JetBlue has announced the appointment of Ursula Hurley to Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Hurley, a 17-year veteran of the airline, has served as acting CFO since June 2021.
As CFO, Hurley will be responsible for JetBlue's overall financial strategy including accounting, audit, aircraft and engine transactions, cash management, corporate finance, fuel, and tax. She will also oversee the company's real estate and strategic sourcing units and will continue reporting to Robin Hayes, JetBlue's chief executive.
“Ursula has done an incredible job leading us through the pandemic,” said Hayes. “With a steady hand, she's raised capital to allow us to weather the challenges and proven to be focused on helping us manage our cost structure. As we emerge from the pandemic, her continued leadership in managing costs will be fundamental to her role.”
Prior to being appointed acting CFO, Ursula was head of treasury and investor relations for JetBlue, managing the company's $USD 13 billion balance sheet, comprising corporate and aircraft finance; cash management and investments; fleet management; fuel purchasing and hedging; fleet strategy and programs, strategic sourcing and managing JetBlue's relationships with the investor community.
