What Happened?
New York, NY-based Virgin-Galactic Appointed George Whitesides as Chief Executive Officer
About the Company
We are a part of Sir Richard Branson`s Virgin Group, and with our sister companies – The Spaceship Company and Virgin Orbit – we are developing and operating a new generation of space vehicles to open space for everyone. We are comprised of hundreds of dedicated and passionate professionals, united in creating the world`s first commercial spaceline. Our mission – to be the spaceline for Earth – means we focus on using space for good, while delivering an unparalleled customer experience. Through our work, we believe we can help inspire future generations and make it possible to see our beautiful home planet from a new perspective. We are proud to be part of the incredible spaceflight story. It is thousands of years in the making, and driven by the deeply human need to explore our universe, to innovate and to create a better future for our society and our planet. Our world class team – comprising of engineers, technicians, mission controllers and many more wonderful professionals – continues to push the boundaries of technology and exploration. Our dedication to finding the best people for Virgin Galactic has resulted in our unique and inspiring sense of purpose, and a strong culture of safety and achievement.
About the Person
George Whitesides is Chief Executive Officer at Virgin Galactic. Previously, George held various senior HR leadership roles in the industry.
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