NEW YORK - JetBlue today announced four vice president appointments across its Legal, Technology and Operations organizations. The appointments include Tim O'Shea as Vice President, Associate General Counsel; Dave MacKinnon as Vice President, Technology Infrastructure and Chief Information Security Officer; and the promotions of Jonathan Wakeman to Vice President, Flight Operations, and Tom Lloyd to Vice President, System Operations.
These appointments fill existing leadership positions, with two experienced JetBlue leaders taking on new responsibilities and two executives joining the airline.
Dave MacKinnon joins JetBlue as Vice President, Technology Infrastructure and Chief Information Security Officer
Dave MacKinnon has joined JetBlue as Vice President, Technology Infrastructure and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), where he will lead the airline's technology infrastructure, cybersecurity and anti-fraud teams.
In this role, MacKinnon will focus on advancing the reliability, resilience, and security of JetBlue's technology infrastructure and protecting the airline against evolving cybersecurity threats.
MacKinnon brings more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership, cybersecurity and business resilience. Most recently, he served as Chief Security Officer at N-able, where he established the company's security and business continuity programs. Previously, he held senior technology leadership roles at AT&T/WarnerMedia, Turner and KPMG. He's a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).
He will report to JetBlue's Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Carol Clements.
Tim O'Shea joins JetBlue as Vice President, Associate General Counsel
Tim O'Shea has joined JetBlue as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, where he will oversee legal matters involving commercial agreements, real estate, privacy and data protection, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
O'Shea brings more than 30 years of legal experience in private practice and senior corporate leadership roles. Most recently, he led his own law practice, advising domestic and international companies on commercial transactions, privacy and data security.
Previously, O'Shea spent 13 years as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for international investment management firms Safanad and BV Group Ventures. Earlier in his career, he practiced corporate and securities law, including work involving international transactions and aircraft finance. He is a graduate of Fordham University School of Law, NYU Stern School of Business, and Yale University.
He will report to JetBlue's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Eileen McCarthy.
Jonathan Wakeman promoted to Vice President, Flight Operations
Jonathan Wakeman has been promoted to Vice President, Flight Operations, where he will lead JetBlue's pilot organization, overseeing flight operations and supporting the airline's continued focus on safety and reliability.
Wakeman brings nearly 30 years of aviation experience, including 15 years at JetBlue. Since joining the airline in 2011, he has held leadership roles in pilot training, recruitment, labor relations and workforce planning.
Most recently, Wakeman served as Director, Flight Operations Planning & Analytics, focusing on pilot staffing and operational performance. He also helped establish JetBlue's A220 training program and has supported pilot recruitment and training across multiple aircraft fleets.
An experienced Airbus A320/321 captain, Wakeman has also served as an instructor pilot, simulator evaluator and FAA aircrew program designee. He is a graduate of Utah Valley University.
He will report to Jeff Winter, JetBlue's Senior Vice President, Flight Operations, Inflight Experience and Technical Operations.
Tom Lloyd named Vice President, System Operations Center
Tom Lloyd has been promoted to Vice President, System Operations, where he will lead JetBlue's System Operations Center (SOC), responsible for coordinating daily flight operations and managing disruptions and recovery across the airline's network. He will focus on strengthening operational reliability, improving decision-making and helping JetBlue deliver a more dependable experience for customers.
Lloyd joined JetBlue in 2007 and has held several leadership roles within System Operations, including eight years as Duty Director, overseeing daily operations and managing disruptions. Most recently, he served as Director, System Operations Strategy & Continuous Improvement, focused on improving operational processes and performance.
An FAA-certificated Aircraft Dispatcher, Lloyd brings more than 25 years of aviation experience, with extensive knowledge of airline operations, weather and air traffic management. Before joining JetBlue, he held operations leadership and dispatcher roles at Skyway Airlines and Chicago Express Airlines. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from St. Cloud State University.
He will report to Steve Olson, JetBlue's Senior Vice President, System Operations, Airports & Customer Support.
"These appointments bring extensive experience and proven leadership to several important areas of our business," said Tracy Lawlor, JetBlue's chief people officer. "Jonathan and Tom have spent years helping run and improve our operation, while Tim and Dave bring valuable expertise from their respective fields. Each has the experience and judgment to lead teams that play an important role in JetBlue's success."
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