Global Crossing Airlines - Cordia Harrington, Director
Cordia Harrington, Director
Source: YPO
  • Global Crossing Airlines (JET) has appointed Ms. Cordia Harrington to the GlobalX Board, effective immediately
  • Ms. Harrington has served on the boards of numerous organizations and was listed on Forbes magazine’s list of 100 wealthiest self-made women in 2020
  • Ms. Harrington has championed diversity efforts at all of the companies she has started or served as a board member for
  • Pending FAA and DOT approvals, GlobalX intends to fly as an ACMI and wet-lease charter airline serving the US, Caribbean and Latin American markets
  • Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc (JET) opened trading at C$2.41 per share

Global Crossing Airlines (JET) has appointed Ms. Cordia Harrington to the GlobalX Board, effective immediately.

Ms. Harrington is the founder and CEO of Crown Bakeries. Ms. Harrington serves on the boards of Ascent Global Logistics, Broadcrest Capital and Belmont University.

She is past chair of the Chief Executives Organization Board of Directors and a member of the American Bakers Association Board of Directors (President-Elect). She has previously served on the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta/Nashville branch, Zoe’s Kitchen and was listed on Forbes magazine’s list of 100 wealthiest self-made women in 2020.

“We are both honored and delighted to welcome Cordia Harrington to our board of directors. She has led a storied entrepreneurial career, understands the challenges faced by new companies, and will serve as an inspiration to all of our team members. As well, she has championed diversity efforts at all of the companies she has started or served as a board member, and we have asked her to work with our teams to promote diversity throughout our company as we grow,” said Ed Wegel, Chair and CEO.

“GlobalX has the right people and plan for a successful launch. I am honored to serve and look forward to a bright and busy future for GlobalX,” added Ms. Harrington.

GlobalX operates wet lease and acmi flights for airlines and charter operations for tour operators, professional and college teams and other groups requiring a 150 seat aircraft capable of flying up to six hours.

GlobalX has taken delivery of one A320 and one A321 aircraft as it prepares for revenue operations. Subject to FAA and DOT approvals, GlobalX intends to fly as an ACMI and wet-lease charter airline serving the US, Caribbean and Latin American markets.

Global Crossing Airlines Group Inc (JET) opened trading at C$2.41 per share.

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