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JetBlue Announces Departure of COO

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - April 30, 2014

Above: a JetBlue plane

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Air carrier JetBlue has announced the departure of its Chief Operating Officer, Rob Maruster.

Current President Robin Hayes will oversee operational leadership for the airline in the wake of Maruster’s exit, the company said. Hayes was named the company’s new president in December.

“I will personally miss Rob at JetBlue, and wish him continued success in his future endeavors,” said JetBlue CEO Dave Barger. “His leadership through a phase of rapid expansion, overseeing our growth from 32 destinations to our current 85, while simultaneously setting new cultural standards for Customer Service leaves a great legacy.”

Maruster had been with the company sine 2005, beginning as vice president for operational planning.

He was named executive vice president, chief operating officer in 2009.

“My heart will always be with JetBlue and its crewmembers,” Maruster said. “I know JetBlue’s crewmembers will carry on the great tradition and I have appreciated the opportunity to be part of a great team.”

JetBlue has been on a major expansion push in the Caribbean, based in its focus city of San Juan.

No reason was given for Maruster’s departure from the company.

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