Robert Isom is the Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines. Robert has held the CEO seat since March 2022, and was previously Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at US Airways (now American Airlines).
Current company
American Airlines
American Airlines is an American airline holding company.
aviationHeadquartered in Fort WorthFounded 2013Nasdaq: AAL
Source: WikidataRobert Isom joined American Airlines in January 2013 and has been CEO since March 2022. Before American Airlines, Robert was Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at US Airways (now American Airlines) from January 2007 until January 2013.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
University of Michigan, Master of Business Administration - MBAUniversity of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Arts - BA, EnglishUniversity of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical EngineeringSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstRobert Isom leads a leadership team of 6 published executives. The most recent appointment is Nathaniel Pieper as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, in seat since November 2025.
Most senior 5 of 6
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Isom (Robert D. Isom) | Chief Executive Officer, President and Director | 2022 |
| Stephen L. Johnson | Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer | May 2023 |
| Devon E. May | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | January 2023 |
| David G. Seymour | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | June 2020 |
| Anthony J. Richmond | Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer | May 2025 |
Sources: American Airlines 2026 DEF 14A
Robert Isom is the Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines. Robert has held the CEO seat since March 2022, and was previously Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at US Airways (now American Airlines).
Robert Isom has been CEO of American Airlines since March 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.
Robert Isom was Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President at US Airways (now American Airlines) from January 2007 until January 2013, according to LinkedIn profile.
Robert Isom has been CEO of American Airlines for 4 years, since March 2022.
Stephen L. Johnson (Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer), Devon E. May (Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer), David G. Seymour (Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer), Anthony J. Richmond (Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer), and 1 more. Source: American Airlines 2026 DEF 14A.
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