
Robert Isom
CEO of American Airlines
Education
- Undergraduate - University of Notre Dame
- Master of Business Administration - University of Michigan
Overview
Robert Isom is the CEO of American Airlines Group, Inc.
After earning his MBA, Isom began his career in the airline industry at Northwest Airlines. He later worked at America West Airlines, before becoming the chief restructuring officer of GMAC, LLC. Isom then returned to America West, which had in 2005 merged with and was now named US Airways, to become Executive Vice President and COO.
Following the merger of US Airways and American Airlines in 2013, Isom retained his previous position in the newly combined airline. In 2016, Isom became president of American Airlines. On December 7, 2021, it was announced by the airline that Isom would be succeeding Doug Parker as CEO, and on March 31, 2022, following Parker's resignation, Isom became CEO and joined the board of directors.
Prior to officially becoming CEO, on March 17, 2022, it was announced by United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas that Isom had been named to the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
Early Life
Robert Isom was born on 1967.
Career
- American Airlines Group, Inc - CEO