Virgin Australia Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Paul Scurrah as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Virgin Australia Group, following an extensive global search. During his time at DP World Australia, Paul led the business through significant industry change, improved commercial performance, delivered substantial improvements in safety and culture, and increased customer and staff satisfaction to the highest levels in the company's history. Mr. Scurrah officially commences in his role on 25 March 2019 and will also join the VAH Board as an Executive Director on this date.

He resides in Brisbane and will divide his time between the Virgin Australia Group operational headquarters located in Brisbane and the Group's corporate headquarters in Sydney. Current CEO and Managing Director, John Borghetti, will step down from this role on 25 March 2019.