Virgin Galactic Announces Michael Colglazier as Chief Executive Officer in Preparation for Commercial Service
Aviation Update|August 2020
Virgin Galactic Holdings (Virgin Galactic), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, has appointed Michael Colglazier as its new Chief Executive Officer and George Whitesides as Chief Space Officer, effective July 20, 2020.
Virgin Galactic Announces Michael Colglazier as Chief Executive Officer in Preparation for Commercial Service

Colglazier assumes the CEO role at an exciting time for Virgin Galactic as the company progresses through its test flight program and prepares for commercial service. He will also join the company’s Board of Directors effective July 20, 2020. Colglazier joins Virgin Galactic following a long and successful career at The Walt Disney Company, bringing over three decades of experience in developing and growing consumer-oriented multi-billion dollar businesses strategically, commercially, and operationally.

Most recently he was President and Managing Director, Disney Parks International, where he was responsible for operations, strategy, and commercial and experiential development of Disney’s international parks and resorts.

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