---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000947871-24-000018"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JBLU"
cik: "0001158463"
company_name: "JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP"
filed_at: "2024-01-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T01:59:58.819350+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes retires; Joanna Geraghty named CEO effective Feb 12, 2024

## Summary
- Robin Hayes retiring as CEO effective Feb 12, 2024; cites health reasons after doctor's advice.
- Joanna Geraghty, President & COO, appointed CEO and to Board, effective same date.
- Hayes will serve as strategic advisor over coming months.
- JetBlue reiterates Q4 2023 guidance at better end of range; demand healthy, ops strong.
- Geraghty has been with JetBlue since 2005, held roles in operations, commercial, legal.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000947871-24-000018
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JBLU
- cik: 0001158463
- company_name: JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP
- filed_at: 2024-01-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787124000018/0000947871-24-000018-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787124000018/ss2886554_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000947871-24-000018.txt

## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP updated its fourth quarter 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).
  - Period: fourth quarter 2023
  - Guidance: reaffirmed
  - Result: preliminary results
  source text: JetBlue Reiterates Guidance for Fourth Quarter 2023 Demand in December remained healthy while operational performance during the holidays remained strong. JetBlue expects fourth quarter 2023 results at the better end of the guidance ranges provided in its December 7, 2023 update, based on preliminary results.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787124000018/0000947871-24-000018-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP updated its fourth quarter 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).
  - Period: fourth quarter 2023
  - Guidance: reaffirmed
  - Result: guidance update
  source text: Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On January 8, 2024, the Company issued a press release that, among other things, reiterated the Company's estimated fourth quarter 2023 guidance, which was previously announced on December 7, 2023, based on preliminary financial results.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787124000018/0000947871-24-000018-index.htm
- Executive change
  Joanna Geraghty was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Executive Officer
  source text: the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) unanimously approved the appointment of Joanna Geraghty, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of the Transition Date.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787124000018/0000947871-24-000018-index.htm
- Executive change
  Robin Hayes retired as Chief Executive Officer at JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP.
  - Action: retired
  - Role: Chief Executive Officer
  source text: On January 7, 2024, Robin Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of JetBlue Airways Corporation (“JetBlue” or the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to retire from his position, effective February 12, 2024 (the “Transition Date”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787124000018/0000947871-24-000018-index.htm
- Executive change
  Joanna Geraghty was appointed as Director at JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORP.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: the Board appointed Ms. Geraghty to the Board, effective as of the Transition Date.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158463/000094787124000018/0000947871-24-000018-index.htm

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