SkyWest chairman Jerry Atkin to retire after four decades with US regional carrier
Jerry Atkin, chair of SkyWest Airlines’ board of directors, is planning to retire in May, marking the end of four-decade-long tenure with the company’s senior leadership team. SkyWest disclosed in a 25 March filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the board had recently accepted Atkin’s offer to retire, adding that Atkin is observing the company’s corporate governance guidelines by stepping down upon reaching the age of 75. “The offer to retire tendered by Mr. Atkin was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices,” SkyWest says. His successor as chairman will be James Welch, the company’s lead independent director. Welch’s appointment is effective upon SkyWest’s shareholders meeting on 7 May. <br/>
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SkyWest chairman Jerry Atkin to retire after four decades with US regional carrier
Jerry Atkin, chair of SkyWest Airlines’ board of directors, is planning to retire in May, marking the end of four-decade-long tenure with the company’s senior leadership team. SkyWest disclosed in a 25 March filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the board had recently accepted Atkin’s offer to retire, adding that Atkin is observing the company’s corporate governance guidelines by stepping down upon reaching the age of 75. “The offer to retire tendered by Mr. Atkin was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices,” SkyWest says. His successor as chairman will be James Welch, the company’s lead independent director. Welch’s appointment is effective upon SkyWest’s shareholders meeting on 7 May. <br/>
