Joanna Geraghty (businesswoman)

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Joanna Geraghty
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Geraghty at World Economic Forum in 2021
Bornc. 1972 (age 52–53)
United States
EducationCollege of Holy Cross (BA), Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (MA), Syracuse University College of Law (JD)
Occupations Business executive, lawyer
OrganizationJetBlue
Known forFirst woman CEO of a major American airline
TitleCEO

Joanna Geraghty is an American businesswoman and lawyer. As of 2024 she is the chief executive officer of JetBlue airline.

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Education

She received her bachelor’s degree from the College of the Holy Cross, [1] her master’s in international relations from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, [2] and her J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 2017. [3]

Career

After law school, Geraghty first worked on aviation litigation at a small law firm before moving to the law firm Holland & Knight. In 2005 she was hired by JetBlue to serve as their director of litigation. She later served as the company's human resources officer. [3] Starting in 2018 she served as president and chief operating officer, [4] [5] a position she held until 2024.

Geraghty was named chief executive of JetBlue in 2024, [6] making her the first female CEO of a major airline [7]

Geraghty also serves on the board of directors of the JetBlue Foundation, Airlines for America (A4A), L3Harris Technologies, and is chairperson of the board of Concern Worldwide, an international not for profit. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Joanna Geraghty '94 Leads JetBlue With a Holy Cross Mindset". Holy Cross Magazine. College of the Holy Cross. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Joanna Geraghty Bio".
  3. 1 2 Gordon, Leslie A. (February 2011). "The Secret Lawyers". Student Lawyer. 39 (6): 0039274X – via EBSCO Host.
  4. ↑ Schlangenstein, Mary (January 22, 2024). "New JetBlue CEO Inherits an Airline With Growth Plans in Tatters". Bloomburg.com.
  5. ↑ "JetBlue names Joanna Geraghty president, COO". The Fly. May 18, 2018.
  6. ↑ Sider, Alison. "JetBlue CEO to Step Down as Airline Awaits Judge's Ruling on Spirit Airlines Merger". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  7. ↑ Cavaliere, Mike. "JetBlue CEO to Students: 'Take Chances' in Your Careers". Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
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