Robert Isom
Chief Executive Officer
Director Since: 2022
Mr. Isom is a seasoned aviation industry executive, with more than two decades of leadership experience at American Airlines and its legacy company brands. His deep expertise in finance, commercial strategy and operations provides crucial insights to Board discussions on stockholder value creation initiatives. During Mr. Isom’s tenure as CEO and President, he has implemented strategies that have strengthened the Company’s financial foundations. He has led the Company’s work to enhance its operational reliability, build a stronger global network, improve its fleet utilization, maximize the value of its industry-leading loyalty program, deliver an elevated customer experience and strengthen its balance sheet. Under Mr. Isom’s leadership, American has finalized new collective bargaining agreements with all of its major represented workgroups.
Career highlights
American Airlines Group Inc. and American Airlines, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL)—a
leading global airline
▪ Chief Executive Officer (2022-Present)
▪ President (2016-Present)
▪ Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2013-2016)
US Airways Group, Inc. and US Airways, Inc.—international airline that
merged with American Airlines in 2013
▪ Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (2007-2013)
Past public company directorships
▪ Pinnacle Airline Corporation (NYSE: PNCL) (became wholly owned subsidiary
of Delta Air Lines in 2013) (2003-2005)
Education
▪ BS, Mechanical Engineering, BA, English, Notre Dame
▪ MBA, University of Michigan
Notable affiliations
▪ Chair, Airlines for America
▪ Chairman of the Governing Board and Member of Compensation Committee,
oneworld Alliance
▪ Board of Governors Member, International Air Transport Association
▪ Member, Airlink Governor’s Council
▪ Board Member, Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership
▪ Board Member (Civic Committee), Commercial Club of Chicago
▪ Member, Charlotte Executive Leadership Council