American Airlines president moves to United Continental
The president of American Airlines Group left the company Monday but immediately moved into the same role at United Continental, in one of the most unusual management shake-ups seen in the competitive US airline industry. The departure of Scott Kirby breaks up a management team at American that dates back more than 2 decades and orchestrated 2 mergers. But his move could give United the kind of broad industry experience some critics of the airline contend it is lacking. United is in the midst of strengthening its management bench under CE Oscar Munoz, a newcomer to the industry who is under growing pressure to address lagging financial and operational performance. Munoz, who is both CE and president, would cede the latter role to Kirby. United said Monday that Kirby’s appointment is effectively immediately. <br/>
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American Airlines president moves to United Continental
The president of American Airlines Group left the company Monday but immediately moved into the same role at United Continental, in one of the most unusual management shake-ups seen in the competitive US airline industry. The departure of Scott Kirby breaks up a management team at American that dates back more than 2 decades and orchestrated 2 mergers. But his move could give United the kind of broad industry experience some critics of the airline contend it is lacking. United is in the midst of strengthening its management bench under CE Oscar Munoz, a newcomer to the industry who is under growing pressure to address lagging financial and operational performance. Munoz, who is both CE and president, would cede the latter role to Kirby. United said Monday that Kirby’s appointment is effectively immediately. <br/>
