United CEO Oscar Munoz retuning next week
Saturday, 07 Mar, 2016
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United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, who has been on sick leave after suffering a heart attack five months ago, will return to the helm next week.
He is set to return March 14 and announced his comeback on the company website Unitedairtime.com.
Addressing United’s workforce Munoz said in a video post: "I’m energized by the momentum we have and I’m ready to join you. I am thrilled to return full-time to a job and the employees I love."
In his absence general counsel Brett Hart has been serving as acting CEO.
"The Board is confident in the strength and potential of United’s business – and very pleased that Oscar will be returning to the roles of president and CEO on a full-time basis. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Brett Hart for his superb leadership as acting CEO," said Henry L. Meyer III, non-executive chairman of the board of directors.
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