Management ChangeApr 28, 2026, 05:01 PM
RJET Appoints Matthew Koscal CEO; David Grizzle Non-Exec Chair
AI Summary
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Matthew J. Koscal as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15, 2026. This move finalizes a previously announced CEO succession plan. Current Chairman and CEO, David Grizzle, will transition back to his role as non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors on the same date. The company also reiterated its guidance from the February 2026 earnings announcement.
Key Highlights
- Matthew J. Koscal appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 15, 2026.
- David Grizzle will resume the role of non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective June 15, 2026.
- Mr. Koscal joined Republic in 2014 and served as President and Chief Commercial Officer prior to the November 2025 merger.
- Mr. Grizzle was named CEO in July 2025 and led the company through its all-stock combination with Mesa Air Group.
- The appointment finalizes the succession plan previously disclosed in the Company's December 2025 8-K filing.
- Republic Airways Holdings Inc. is reiterating its guidance provided during the February 2026 earnings announcement.