AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · JetBlue (JBLU)

JetBlue names Eileen McCarthy general counsel; Brandon Nelson departs August 5

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

JetBlue said General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Brandon Nelson will leave the role effective August 5, 2024, and will serve as a strategic advisor through November 1, 2024. Eileen McCarthy, a former JetBlue legal executive now at UiPath, will succeed him. The filing describes a leadership change in the legal function and does not report any financial results.

Key points

  • Brandon Nelson's General Counsel and Corporate Secretary roles end effective August 5, 2024; his advisory period runs through November 1, 2024.
  • Eileen McCarthy succeeds Nelson, effective August 5, 2024, and will report to CEO Joanna Geraghty.
  • Nelson's separation terms include $550,000 in salary continuation over 12 months and a pro-rated 2024 bonus of $393,208.

The filing

CompanyJetBlue (JBLU)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 23, 2024, 5:23 PM ET
Accession number0001158463-24-000017

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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