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Webjet Confirms Departure Date for CEO

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Webjet (ASX:WJL) has confirmed that Chief Executive Katrina Barry will step down on May 31, following her previously disclosed resignation, according to a Friday Australian bourse filing.

The company and Barry have entered into a consultancy agreement for her to assist with transitional matters after May 31, per the filing.

Layton Shannos, chief financial officer, has been appointed acting CEO effective June 1, the filing said.

The company is continuing its search for a permanent CEO successor and will update the market in due course, the filing added.

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