Oscar Munoz (executive)
| Oscar Munoz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Oscar Munoz |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mexican-American |
| Alma mater |
University of Southern California (B.S., 1982) Pepperdine University (M.B.A., 1986) |
| Occupation | CEO of United Airlines |
Oscar Munoz was named President and Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines on September 8, 2015.[1] At the time of this appointment, Munoz had been serving as a member of the Board of Directors of parent company United Continental Holdings since 2010, coinciding with the merger between United and Continental.[2] From 2004, Munoz had been a member of the Continental Board of Directors.[2]
Munoz previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of CSX Corporation, a company he joined in 2003.[2] From 2001 to 2003, Munoz served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Consumer Services at AT&T.[3] Munoz had also worked for Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc..[1]
Health
Munoz suffered a heart attack on October 15, 2015, just a month after becoming the CEO of United Airlines.[4] His condition was not immediately known. United Airlines said Munoz was hospitalized in Chicago and said further details would be released at a later time.[5]
On January 6, 2016, United Airlines announced that Munoz had undergone a heart transplant that day and was in recovery. He will return to United within the following months.[6]
References
- 1 2 "United Airlines Names Oscar Munoz Chief Executive Officer". United Airlines. September 8, 2015. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Lazare, Lewis (September 8, 2015). "United Airlines CEO Jeff Smisek abruptly resigns, as Oscar Munoz steps into the post". Chicago Business Journal. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
- ↑ Werley, Jensen (September 9, 2015). "Here's why Oscar Munoz made the surprising move from CSX to United Airlines". Chicago Business Journal. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
- ↑ "United Continental CEO Oscar Munoz Suffers Heart Attack". Wall Street Journal. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz suffers heart attack, rushed to hospital". BNO News. 16 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ↑ "United Provides Update on Health Status and Anticipated Return of CEO Oscar Munoz" (Press release). Chicago, IL: United Airlines. PR Newswire. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
| Preceded by Jeff Smisek |
CEO of United Airlines 2015 – present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
| Preceded by David Brown |
COO of CSX Corporation 2012 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Cindy Sanborn |
| Preceded by Michael Ward |
President of CSX Corporation 2015 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Clarence Gooden |