Ed Bastian is the Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines. Ed has held the CEO seat since May 2016.
Current company
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is an airline in the United States.
Airlines and AviationHeadquartered in AtlantaFounded 1925NYSE: DAL
Source: WikidataEd Bastian joined Delta Air Lines, Inc. in 1998 and has been CEO since May 2016.
Career
Sources: Delta 2025 Form 10-K, Delta 2026 proxy statement, Delta News Hub, Ed Bastian, Wikipedia, Ed Bastian
Education
St. Bonaventure University, Bachelor's degree in business administrationSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstEd Bastian leads a leadership team of 9 published executives. The most recent appointment is Peter W. Carter as President, in seat since April 2026.
Most senior 5 of 9
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Bastian (Edward H. Bastian) | Chief Executive Officer | May 2016 |
| David S. Taylor | Non-Executive Chair of the Board | Not stated |
| Peter W. Carter | President | April 2026 |
| Erik S. Snell | Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer | April 2026 |
| Daniel C. Janki | Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer | April 2026 |
Sources: Delta 2025 Form 10-K, Delta 2026 proxy statement, Delta 8-K, March 5, 2026
Ed Bastian is the Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines. Ed has held the CEO seat since May 2016.
Ed Bastian has been CEO of Delta Air Lines since May 2016, according to Delta 2025 Form 10-K.
Ed Bastian has been CEO of Delta Air Lines for 10 years, since May 2016.
David S. Taylor (Non-Executive Chair of the Board), Peter W. Carter (President), Erik S. Snell (Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer), Daniel C. Janki (Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer), and 4 more. Sources: Delta 2026 proxy statement and Delta 8-K, March 5, 2026.
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