Denise O'Leary
Independent Director: Since 2013
Committees: Compensation; Finance
Ms. O’Leary brings four decades of investment industry and financial leadership to
the Board. Her career as both an experienced investor and seasoned public
company director, which includes holding numerous significant Board leadership
roles, contributes a critical perspective to discussions on American’s corporate
governance, investment strategies, financial risks, compliance and audit matters
and human capital strategies.
Career Highlights:
Menlo Ventures—a venture capital firm
• Partner (1987-1996)
Past Public Company Directorships:
• Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) (2000-2024)
• Calpine Corporation (NYSE: CPN) (2009-2018)
• US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC) (acquired by American Airlines in 2013) (2005-2013)
• Chiron Corporation (NASDAQ: CHIR) (acquired by Novartis in 2006) (2002-2006)
• America West Holdings Corporation (NYSE: AWA) (acquired by US Airways Group in 2005) (1998-2005)
• Del Monte Foods, Inc (NYSE: FDP) (1997-2002)
• Alza Corporation (NYSE: AZA) (acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 2001)
(1996-2001)
Notable Affiliations:
• Chair Emerita of the Board of Trustees, University of Denver
• Board Member of Regents, Smithsonian Institution
Education:
• BS, Industrial Engineering, Stanford University
• MBA, Harvard University