memo<\/a> to Delta people, Delta CEO Ed Bastian announced that Glen Hauenstein, Delta\u2019s president, will retire on Feb. 28, after a career of extraordinary leadership and service to Delta and the industry.<\/p>\nWith Hauenstein’s retirement, Joe Esposito will become Delta\u2019s new E.V.P. \u2013 Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing network planning, revenue management, sales and loyalty, Bastian said.<\/p>\n
\u201cGlen\u2019s vision and strategic mindset have been essential in transforming Delta into the leading global airline we are today,\u201d Bastian said in his memo.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hauenstein and his teams have been central to building Delta’s global network, driving revenue premium and establishing Delta as the top choice for travelers seeking premium experiences. \u201cI could not have asked for a better co-pilot to help lead Delta in becoming the best performing airline in the world,\u201d Bastian said.<\/p>\n
Hauenstein will continue to serve as a strategic advisor through the end of next year, Bastian said.<\/p>\n
Since joining Delta in 2005, Hauenstein led the team that transformed Delta’s network from a primarily domestic operation to a global footprint that connects the world. Thanks to his leadership, Delta today flies to six continents, with extended reach through an array of joint venture partnerships with world-class international carriers including Virgin Atlantic, Air France-KLM, Latam, Aeromexico, Korean Air and others.<\/p>\n
Hauenstein was critical to building the highly experienced commercial teams that developed Delta\u2019s revenue premium compared to our competitors, enabling the airline to achieve consistent profitability from year to year. And he helped drive the long-term strategy positioning Delta as the industry\u2019s No. 1 carrier for premium travel experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMost importantly, Glen has always recognized that the dedication and commitment of Delta\u2019s 100,000 people worldwide are what sets us apart,\u201d Bastian said. \u201cHis impact on Delta, and the industry overall, cannot be overstated.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hauenstein brought significant airline experience to his role. Prior to joining Delta, his roles included Vice General Director for Alitalia and Senior Vice President for Continental Airlines. He is a graduate of Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve the people and customers of Delta over the past two decades,\u201d Hauenstein said. \u201cI want to thank my team members, colleagues, and the entire Delta family for their support and dedication to our shared goal of building the world\u2019s greatest airline. I\u2019m excited to see us embark into our next century under Joe\u2019s leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joe Esposito has spent much of his 35-year Delta career alongside Hauenstein, developing and leading teams that have built Delta’s revenue premium and world-class global network.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo one is better positioned to lead these critical functions as we move into Delta\u2019s second century of flight,\u201d Bastian said.<\/p>\n
Esposito began his career at Delta in 1990 in Airport Customer Service in Orlando. In 1995, he moved to Atlanta to work in Strategic Planning and later joined Network Planning as an analyst. While in Network Planning, he held various positions with increasing levels of responsibility including Director \u2013 International and Managing Director \u2013 Network and Schedule Planning. He led the department as S.V.P. \u2013 Network Planning, and today serves as Delta\u2019s S.V.P. \u2013 Network Planning, Pricing and Revenue Management.<\/p>\n
\u201cGlen leaves behind a powerful legacy of innovation and bold thinking that has transformed our industry,\u201d Esposito said. \u201cIt\u2019s been a tremendous privilege to work alongside him for the past 20 years, and I\u2019m humbled and inspired to lead the outstanding teams he developed as we envision the Delta of the next 100 years.\u201d<\/p>\n
With these changes, Steve Sear, E.V.P. \u2013 Global Sales & Distribution, Dwight James, S.V.P. \u2013 Customer Engagement & Loyalty, Paul Baldoni, S.V.P. \u2013 Network Planning, Roberto Ioriatti, S.V.P. \u2013 International Pricing and Revenue Management, and Ashley Droske Westphal, V.P. \u2013 Domestic Pricing and Revenue Management, will report to Joe.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In addition, Eric Phillips, S.V.P. and Chief Digital Officer, will report to Rahul Samant, E.V.P. and Chief Information Officer. Holden Shannon, S.V.P. \u2013 Corporate Real Estate, will now report to Peter Carter, Chief External Affairs Officer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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