Dania Beach, Florida, United States, April 2025 – Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC, has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Davis as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective April 21, 2025. Mr. Davis joins Spirit from Sun Country Airlines, where he served as President and Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors.
Robert Milton, Chairman of Spirit Airlines, said, “We’re excited to welcome Dave as Spirit’s new President and CEO. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid track record of accomplishments from his many years in the airline industry. Dave’s background at both Northwest Airlines and, more recently, at Sun Country Airlines, positions him well to lead Spirit’s continued transformation.”
Dave Davis, President and CEO, Spirit Airlines, said, “I am thrilled to join Spirit at this critical time in the company’s history. I look forward to working with the more than 11,000 Spirit Team Members to deliver value for our Guests, shareholders and the communities that we serve.”
Spirit also announced the appointment of Duncan Dee as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, with responsibility for all aspects of the internal and external communications of the airline. A seasoned industry leader, he has been an airline analyst who regularly appears on Canadian media networks including CBC, CTV, and Global News. Prior to that, Mr. Dee held various leadership roles at Air Canada, ultimately serving as Chief Operating Officer.
Additionally, Trey Urbahn will serve as Senior Commercial Advisor, supporting all aspects of Spirit’s commercial strategy, including network, pricing, yield management, onboard configurations, and offerings. Mr. Urbahn has held key leadership positions at Etihad, Breeze, Azul, TAP Air Portugal, and JetBlue.
Mr. Milton concluded, “Spirit is pleased to welcome these new additions to our leadership team as the company continues to advance its transformation. The Board would also like to express its gratitude to Spirit’s frontline Team Members whose commitment to our Guests, the company and safety has never wavered. The three new members bolster an experienced team that will together develop, convey and execute a powerful new plan that will propel Spirit forward.”
The new appointments join the existing executive team comprising:
- John Bendoraitis, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
- Fred Cromer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Thomas C. Canfield, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
- Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
- Linde Grindle, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
- Rocky B. Wiggins, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines is committed to delivering the best value in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible, affordable options. Spirit serves destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean with its all-Airbus Fit Fleet®, one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S.
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