Doug Steenland
Independent Director: Since 2020
Committees: Compensation; Finance
Mr. Steenland brings extensive airline leadership experience and a deep understanding of finance, safety and regulatory affairs to the Board and its Finance Committee. His executive tenure leading an airline company, combined with his recent career in asset management advisory, bolsters the Board’s oversight of strategic initiatives in the context of variable industry considerations and evolving market risks.
Career Highlights:
The Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE: BX)—the world’s largest alternative asset manager
• Senior Advisor (2009-Present)
Northwest Airlines Corporation—formerly one of the world’s largest airlines
• Chief Executive Officer (2004-2008)
• President of Northwest Airlines Corporation (2001-2004)
Verner Liipfert et al—law firm (merged with DLA Piper in 2002, now DLA Piper LLP)
• Senior Partner (1984-1991)
Current Public Company Directorships:
• Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HLT), (2010-Present), Audit (Chair)
Past Public Company Directorships:
• American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) (2009-2023)
• London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG.L) (2021-2023)
• Performance Food Group (NYSE: PFGC) (2012-2019)
• Travelport LLC (2012-2019)
Notable Affiliations:
• Board of Trustees, Brookings Institute
• Board Member, Middle East Investment Initiative
Education:
• BA, History, Calvin College
• JD, The George Washington University Law School