Virgin Galactic Appoints Megan Prichard as Chief Growth Officer to Drive Revenue and Market Expansion

Virgin Galactic has appointed Megan Prichard as Chief Growth Officer, effective April 6, 2026. Prichard will lead growth and revenue strategies across all business lines, focusing on suborbital spaceflight and research missions. She aims to expand the company's existing business, develop new spaceports, and enter new commercial markets. Previously, Prichard was Head of US Mobility Portfolio at Uber and has experience in autonomous vehicles and E-VTOL. Her role comes as Virgin Galactic prepares for the launch of commercial operations in Q4 2026.

Published Mar 25, 2026

Virgin Galactic has announced the appointment of Megan Prichard as Chief Growth Officer, effective April 6, 2026. Prichard will oversee the company's growth and revenue strategy, focusing on suborbital spaceflight and scientific research.

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Her responsibilities include expanding the business in research missions, creating new spaceports, and forming brand partnerships. Prichard previously worked at Uber, where she led US Mobility growth and launched business lines like Uber Elite.

She has also held positions at Cruise and McKinsey & Company. This appointment aligns with Virgin Galactic's plans to launch commercial operations in Q4 2026.