American Airlines has appointed Robert Isom,
previously Chief Operating Officer, as President.
In his new role, Isom, 52, will report to Chairman and CEO Doug Parker, 54.
“Robert is a
world-class executive, and extremely well-qualified to assume the
role of president,” said Doug Parker. “He has
played an important role in the success American has become,
including leading our operational integration and building an
outstanding team. Robert is an engaging leader with a talent for
growing and inspiring the colleagues around him. As president of
American Airlines, Robert will do great things for our team
members, our customers and our shareholders.”
Isom began his airline career at Northwest
Airlines in 1991. He joined US Airways as chief operating officer
in 2007 and led the turnaround of US Airways’ operating
performance and reliability. He was selected to become chief
operating officer of American Airlines in 2013 after the merger of
American and US Airways.
Isom succeeds
J. Scott Kirby, 49, who
has joined United Airlines. Kirby began his airline career at America West
Airlines in 1995 and was a key member of the executive team
through the 2005 merger of America West and US Airways and the
2013 merger of US Airways and American Airlines. He was named
president of US Airways in 2006 and was elected as president of American Airlines in 2013.
“Scott has been a key member of
our team for over 20 years. We would not be where we are today
without his leadership. The more than 100,000 team members of
American Airlines – most notably me – will be forever grateful to
Scott,” said Parker.
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