WARREN, N.J. -- Virgin Mobile USA today unveiled new developments within the Financial Operations Group with the primary announcement of John Feehan appointed to the role of chief financial officer, following almost five years of service to the company as vice president of financial operations.

Initially hired as vice president of financial operations in 2001, Feehan has been instrumental in helping to set the business and financial course that has led Virgin Mobile to its fast success in the competitive U.S. wireless sector - growing to over $1 billion in annual revenues in less than three years.

"From the moment John joined Virgin Mobile, he demonstrated an ability to lead, a sharp instinct for our business, and a commitment to building an outstanding wireless experience for the youth market," said Dan Schulman, CEO, Virgin Mobile USA. "His proven ability to achieve tangible results here at Virgin Mobile, combined with his diligence and vigor, is exactly the skill set we need at the helm of our financial team."

Virgin Mobile USA Inc. (NYSE: VM)