Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka steps down after nearly four years in top role

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Hrdlicka’s abrupt departure comes as airline’s owners plan to push ahead with relisting on stock exchange

Virgin Australia’s chief executive, Jayne Hrdlicka, has abruptly stepped down after almost four years in charge, raising questions about the timing of the airline’s much-hyped relisting on the stock exchange.

On Tuesday, the airline announced that Hrdlicka had the support of the Virgin Australia board in deciding to “the time was right” to move on. She will stay on as chief executive while a global search for her replacement begins.

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