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title: "Republic Airways appoints Matthew J. Koscal as CEO and director; David Grizzle becomes non-executive chairman"
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description: "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."
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# Republic Airways appoints Matthew J. Koscal as CEO and director; David Grizzle becomes non-executive chairman

**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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