Delta CEO Richard Anderson stepping down
Tuesday, 04 Feb, 2016
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Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson is stepping down after more than eight years at the helm.
He will be replaced by Delta president Ed Bastian from May 2, which is Anderson’s 61st birthday.
Anderson will remain with the airline as executive chairman of its board of directors.
"Richard has been an outstanding leader and CEO. His unique combination of strategic and operating skills, plus his commitment to employees, corporate culture, customers and shareholders has redefined Delta," said chairman Dan Carp.
Anderson assumed the chief executive role in 2007 and presided over its seamless 2008 merger with Northwest Airlines.
Under Anderson, Delta has set the standard for legacy carriers in operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Delta recently overtook United Airlines as the country’s second largest carrier based on revenue passenger miles, behind American Airlines.
Executive vice president Glen Hauenstein will replace Ed Bastian as Delta president.
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