– USA, TX – American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the appointment of the current President, Robert Isom to its Board of Directors as next CEO, effective on March 31, 2022, to succeed Doug Parker who will retire as CEO on March 31, 2022, but will continue to serve as Board Chairman.
“I have worked with Robert for two decades and I am incredibly pleased that he will be the next CEO of American Airlines, which is truly the best job in our industry. Robert is a collaborative leader with deep operational expertise and global industry experience. His efforts to guide and support our team throughout the pandemic have been nothing short of phenomenal. We are well-positioned to take full advantage of our industry’s recovery, and now is the right time for a handoff we have planned and prepared for. I feel extremely fortunate to hand the reins to this clear and capable leader,” CEO and Chairman, Doug Parker.
Robert Isom, who was named president in 2016, brings more than 30 years of global industry and leadership experience across finance, operations, planning, marketing, sales, alliances, pricing, and revenue management.
Robert Isom commented: “I am humbled to serve as CEO of American Airlines. Over the past several years, our airline and our industry have gone through a period of transformative change. And with change comes opportunity. Today, our more than 130,000 dedicated team members fly more people than any other U.S. airline on the youngest fleet of all the network carriers, and we are positioned to continue to lead the industry as travel rebounds.”
Lead Independent Director John Cahill said, “The board views succession planning as one of our most important mandates, and today’s announcement represents the culmination of a thoughtful and well-crafted succession planning process. Robert is an excellent team builder who has worked to bring people together throughout his career. He is the right leader to carry American forward into its next period of growth.”
About Robert Isom
Robert Isom is President of American Airlines Group and American Airlines, its principal subsidiary company. In this role, he oversees American operations, planning, marketing, sales, alliances, and pricing. Isom previously served as EVP and COO at American after holding the same position at US Airways. Before joining US Airways, he held senior executive operations, finance, and commercial roles at GMAC, LLC., Northwest Airlines, and America West Airlines. He started his career at The Procter & Gamble Company. Isom earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Notre Dame, as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan.
About American Airlines Group
American’s purpose is to care for people on life’s journey. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500.
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