Growth Appointment

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) announced that Megan Prichard will assume the role of Chief Growth Officer, effective April 6. In this newly created position, Prichard will orchestrate the company’s integrated growth and revenue strategy across all business lines, focusing on expanding the existing book of business for research missions and spaceflight expeditions. She will also accelerate the development of new spaceports, forge exclusive brand partnerships, and pinpoint emerging commercial markets. Prior to joining Virgin Galactic, Prichard served as Head of the U.S. Mobility Portfolio at Uber, where she drove ride‑hail expansion and launched new business lines. Her appointment signals a strategic push to accelerate growth and profitability as Virgin Galactic readies for the launch of commercial operations slated for the fourth quarter of 2026. Analysts anticipate that Prichard’s expertise in commercializing breakthrough technologies will enhance revenue generation, market expansion, and customer acquisition, thereby positively influencing SPCE’s stock performance.