New American Airlines president Robert Isom announces leadership team

American Airlines’ recently appointed president Robert Isom announced a new 6-person leadership team Monday aimed at helping align commercial and operational functions at the carrier. The leadership shuffle reflects a broader shift toward focusing on day-to-day operations at American as the carrier nears the end of its integration with US Airways following the company’s 2013 merger. Isom was named American’s president last month as part of an executive shake-up that saw former president Scott Kirby leave to take the same position at rival United Airlines. Isom previously was American’s COO, a position he also held at US Airways before the merger. While Kirby had 3 direct reports, Isom’s new leadership team will have 6, divided between commercial and operational functions. <br/>