Virgin Australia
Sonja Needham is an accomplished Talent Acquisition Manager with extensive experience in the airline, charity, and travel sectors. Currently serving at Virgin Australia since October 2021, Sonja oversees talent acquisition for a large team within a growing airline. Previously, Sonja held the same title at yourtown, a charity dedicated to supporting young people and their families. From April 2008 to November 2020, Sonja worked at Flight Centre Travel Group as the National Talent Acquisition Manager, leading a 30-member recruitment team responsible for hiring approximately 3,000 recruits annually. Earlier career roles included Recruitment Consultant positions at Air New Zealand and related leadership responsibilities across various retail brands. Sonja holds a Bachelor's degree in Business with a focus on Human Resource Management from Auckland University of Technology.
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Virgin Australia
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Virgin Australia Holdings Limited is engaged in the operation of a domestic and international airline business, and the operation of a frequent flyer program. The Company's segments include Virgin Australia Domestic, which includes operations using the fleet of Boeing B737 aircraft, Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, and Fokker F50 and F100 aircraft, and comprises Australian domestic flying, including regional network and cargo operations; Virgin Australia International, which includes operations using a mix of Airbus A330, Boeing B777 and B737 aircraft, and comprises Trans-Pacific, Abu Dhabi, Trans-Tasman, Pacific Island and South East Asia flying, including international cargo operations; Velocity, which includes operations of its loyalty program, and Tigerair Australia, which includes operations using a narrow body fleet of Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 aircraft, and comprises Australian domestic flying targeting the budget leisure market and international flying to Denpasar.