US EditionFrontier Airlines replaces CEO Barry Biffle with carrier's president
James Dempsey, longtime airline president, becomes interim CEO immediately as Barry Biffle steps down after 11 years, staying two weeks as advisor, board says.
- On Monday, Frontier appointed airline president James Dempsey as interim CEO, immediately replacing longtime chief Barry Biffle, who will stay two weeks in an advisory role.
- Barry Biffle joined Frontier Airlines in 2014 and became CEO in March 2016, leading the carrier through the pandemic and expanding amid pressure on the ultra-low-cost segment.
- The board said it views James Dempsey, who joined Frontier as CFO in 2014 and previously worked at Ryanair, as uniquely qualified to lead the carrier forward, with Franke praising `Jimmy has been an invaluable member of Frontier's senior leadership team for more than 10 years and has played an instrumental role in the company's evolution and growth during that time`.
- Bill Franke, chairman, said the Board of Directors is deeply appreciative of Biffle's leadership and thanked him for his many contributions during his 11 years with the company.
- Biffle's résumé includes roles at Envoy Airlines, VivaColombia and US Airways, and he spent eight years as chief marketing officer at Spirit Airlines.
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