Josh Bayliss
Josh Bayliss is chief executive of Virgin GroupVirgin GroupVirgin Group is an investment and brand group originating in the record business established by Richard Branson and Nik Powell in 1970. Its network spans aviation, travel, hospitality, health, telecommunications, finance and spaceflight. Virgin-branded businesses have distinct ownership and operating arrangements.Open the full entry, leading its strategy, brand and investment development since 2011. He became chair of Virgin AtlanticVirgin AtlanticVirgin Atlantic is a British airline founded by Richard Branson in 1984, providing long-haul passenger and cargo services. It operates a transatlantic joint venture with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM, joined SkyTeam in 2023 and appointed Josh Bayliss chair in 2026.Open the full entry on June 1, 2026.
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From 2011: Virgin Group chief executive
Josh Bayliss has been CEO of Virgin Group since 2011, overseeing group strategy and the Virgin brand. His tenure includes new consumer businesses and diversification into unbranded venture capital, real estate and ESG-related investments.[1]
2021Shareholder financing for aviation
In late 2021 Virgin Group and Delta Air Lines announced £400 million for Virgin Atlantic, contributing £204 million and £196 million respectively. Josh Bayliss represented Virgin Group as CEO in explaining this pandemic-recovery financing.[2]
June 2026Virgin Atlantic chair
The transition announced in May 2026 appointed Josh Bayliss chair of Virgin Atlantic from June 1, succeeding Peter NorrisPeter NorrisPeter Norris is an investment-banking and business-management executive who has chaired Virgin Group since 2009. He previously chaired Virgin Active and Virgin Atlantic and participates in the governance of Virgin Hotels.Open the full entry. He remains Virgin Group CEO; Corneel Koster is the airline’s chief executive, a separate operating role.[3]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Josh Bayliss: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/virgin-group/senior-team (opens in a new window).[1]
Peter Norris: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/about-virgin/virgin-group/senior-team (opens in a new window).[3][1]
Richard BransonRichard BransonRichard Branson is a British entrepreneur and founder of Virgin Group. Beginning with a youth magazine and mail-order records, he expanded into aviation, leisure, telecommunications, finance and commercial spaceflight. He also founded Virgin Unite and is known for ballooning expeditions and his 2021 suborbital flight.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson (opens in a new window).[1][4]
Virgin Atlantic: Official link: https://www.virginatlantic.com/ (opens in a new window).[2][5]
Virgin Group: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/ (opens in a new window).[1][6]