Republic Airways appoints Matthew J. Koscal as CEO and director; David Grizzle becomes non-executive chairman
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Republic Airways appointed Matthew J. Koscal as President, CEO, and director effective June 15, 2026, succeeding David Grizzle. Grizzle resumed his role as non-executive Chairman of the Board on the same date. Additionally, Joseph P. Allman was promoted to Executive Vice President and CFO, and Paul K. Kinstedt was promoted to Executive Vice President and COO.
Republic Airways appointed Matthew J. Koscal as President and Chief Executive Officer and director effective June 15, 2026, while David Grizzle resumed his role as non-executive Chairman of the Board on that date.
| Individual | Matthew J. Koscal | David Grizzle | Joseph P. Allman | Paul K. Kinstedt |
| Role | President and Chief Executive Officer; Director | Non-executive Chairman of the Board; member of Corporate Governance Committee | Chief Financial Officer; promoted to Executive Vice President | Chief Operating Officer; promoted to Executive Vice President |
| Type of Change | Appointed | Resumed/transitioned to non-executive chairman | Promoted | Promoted |
| Effective Date | June 15, 2026 | June 15, 2026 (payout actions approved June 11, 2026) | June 15, 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
| Reason | CEO succession plan; Board increased size to seven | Completed transitional CEO period; resumed independent director status | Promotion (executive vice president) | Promotion (executive vice president) |
| Replacement Info | Commenced role as CEO (succeeds prior CEO role held by Grizzle during transition) | Resumed chairman role; not receiving additional director compensation through 2027 meeting | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Background Details | Biographical details included in the Company’s Proxy Statement dated April 9, 2026 (incorporated by reference) | Transitional CEO since July 1, 2025; received accelerated payouts and equity and cash (aggregate $3,695,156 and 311,802 shares) in exchange for release | Received additional equity award valued at $500,000 (12,557 RSUs and 12,557 PSUs) | Received additional equity award valued at $500,000 (12,557 RSUs and 12,557 PSUs) |
| Board/Committee Role Changes | Appointed as director; will not receive separate board compensation as executive director | Rejoined Corporate Governance Committee; will not receive additional director compensation through 2027 meeting | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
Original SEC Filing: REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS INC. [ RJET ] - 8-K - Jun. 17, 2026
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