Director since October 2023
Age 56
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 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 is a well-known airline industry veteran, with a broad and accomplished three-decade-long career in significant leadership roles. Mr. Kirby brings valuable expertise to the Board from his experience with marketing, sales, alliances and network planning at United Airlines, as well as his education and background in technology. As CEO of a large public company who is responsible for its business and ongoing operations, he has experience and understanding of how to implement strategic priorities. These skills make him well qualified to serve as a member of our Health Services and Technology Committee.