American Airlines Group has announced the appointment of Robert Isom as its next chief executive.
He will take over from Doug Parker on 31 March next year. Parker will continue to serve as chair of the board.
Isom is currently president of American Airlines Group and American Airlines, its principal subsidiary company. He previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer, after holding the same position at US Airways. He has also held senior executive roles at Northwest Airlines and America West Airlines.
Parker commented: “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.”