JetBlue CFO Resigns Suddenly (Update)

JetBlue (JBLU) CFO Ed Barnes has resigned, the company announcedafter the market closed on Tuesday. The airline’s shares dropped 2.4% in after-hours trading after rising 4% during the day.

The company did not explain why Barnes, who has served as CFO since 2008, is resigning. JetBlue announced that Treasurer Mark Powers will replace him on an interim basis.

Update: The company sent us the following statement: “[We] just wanted to clarify that Mr. Barnes left amicably, to pursue other interests.”

“Under Ed’s leadership, our company has benefitted from a stronger financial discipline, allowing us to plan a sustainable growth strategy,” said CEO Dave Barger. “The financial team Ed built will continue to serve JetBlue well, and we wish him well in his future endeavors.”

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