Eileen McCarthy

Eileen McCarthy is the newly appointed General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at JetBlue Airways, set to begin her role on August 5, 2024.12 Here are some key details about her:

Professional Background

McCarthy has a long history with JetBlue, having previously worked for the company for over 14 years from 2006 to 2021.1 During her previous tenure, she held various roles, including:

• Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Corporate Governance
• Oversaw areas such as corporate governance, securities law, and ethics and compliance programs
• Supported the board of directors and executive team1

Most recently, McCarthy served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at UiPath, an AI-focused enterprise automation software company.12 In this role, she managed a global team handling various legal and corporate matters.

New Role at JetBlue

In her new position as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, McCarthy will:

• Oversee JetBlue's legal, ethics and compliance, ESG and sustainability efforts
• Manage the company's relationship with its board of directors
• Report directly to CEO Joanna Geraghty12

Education and Early Career

McCarthy's educational and early career background includes:

• Bachelor's degree from Columbia University
• Law degree from Fordham University School of Law, where she served as editor-in-chief of the Fordham International Law Journal
• Clerked for the Honorable K. Michael Moore in the Southern District of Florida
• Licensed to practice law in New York, as well as in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
• Former partner in the corporate transactions and securities group at Thompson Hine12

McCarthy's appointment comes at a time of transition for JetBlue, following changes in leadership and the abandonment of its planned acquisition of Spirit Airlines.3 Her extensive experience in corporate governance, securities law, and compliance is expected to be valuable as JetBlue navigates the dynamic aviation landscape.12