J. Scott Kirby

Mr. Kirby has been the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (“United Airlines”; NYSE: UAL), an international air carrier, since May 2020. Mr. Kirby serves on the Executive Committee and the Finance Committee of the United Airlines Board of Directors. From August 2016 until May 2020, Mr. Kirby was President of United Airlines and was responsible for its operations, marketing, sales, alliances, network planning and revenue management. Mr. Kirby is a well-known airline industry veteran, with a broad and accomplished three-decade-long career in significant leadership roles. Prior to joining United Airlines Mr. Kirby was President of American Airlines from December 2013 until August 2016, and he was President of US Airways from September 2006 until December 2013, when US Airways merged with American Airlines. He started his career at the Pentagon and in the technology sector. Mr. Kirby has a bachelor’s degree in computer science and operations research from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a master’s degree in operations research from George Washington University.

Mr. Kirby is a member of the Board of Directors of SONIFI Solutions, a privately held manufacturer of integrated technology and service platforms. He also currently serves as the Chairman of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board, a global alliance consisting of 26 member airlines. and is a member of the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association, a trade association comprised of 240 of the world’s airlines. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Air Force Academy Foundation. Mr. Kirby’s long history of leadership in the complex and highly-regulated airline industry and his expertise in technology make him an excellent addition to our Board of Directors.