W. Douglas Parker — Former Chairman and CEO (Retired), American Airlines

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A Vanderbilt biography page for W. Douglas Parker, Former Chairman and CEO (Retired), American Airlines, says Doug Parker is Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines Group and its principal subsidiary company, American Airlines. It says he became CEO following the merger of US Airways and American Airlines in 2013, and previously was chairman and CEO of US Airways. It says he became the CEO of America West just 10 days before September 11, 2001 and led the carrier through the crisis. It lists a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Albion College in 1984 and a Masters of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University in 1986.

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W. Douglas Parker

Former Chairman and CEO (Retired), American Airlines

Biography

Biography

Doug Parker is Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines Group and
its principal subsidiary company, American Airlines. He became CEO
following the merger of US Airways and American Airlines in 2013.
Previously, he was chairman and CEO of US Airways. Prior to the merger
of US Airways and America West Airlines in 2005, he was Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer of America West. He became the CEO
 just 10 days before September 11, 2001 and led the carrier through the
crisis.Under his leadership, US Airways achieved record revenue growth
and operational performance and profit margins that outpaced most
industry peers. He has been one of the most vocal proponents of airlines
 industry consolidation, which has provided a more stable and
competitive industry for employees, customers, communities and
stockholders. His experience prior to joining America West includes four
 years at Northwest Airlines as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
and VP of Financial Planning and Analysis. Prior to joining Northwest,
he held a number of financial management positions with American
Airlines. He received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Albion
College in 1984 and a Masters of Business Administration from Vanderbilt
 University in 1986. He serves on the board of directors for Valley of
the Sun United Way and is a member of the Board of Visitor at the Owen
Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt University.

Education

MBA, Vanderbilt, 1986

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