United Airlines (UAUA) Names Rohit Philip to SVP of Corporate Strategy and Business Development; Other Changes
United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) announced today that it has named Rohit Philip to the newly created role of senior vice president – Corporate Strategy and Business Development. John R. Gebo was named vice president – Financial Planning and Analysis, succeeding Philip in that role. Additionally, the company named Tyler Reddien as managing director – Investor Relations, succeeding Gebo.
With almost 15 years at United, Philip has held numerous leadership positions in finance and Mileage Plus, including treasury, business development and strategic sourcing, and most recently served as vice president – Financial Planning and Analysis. In his new role, Philip will be responsible for the company’s strategic planning and business development efforts. He will report to Kathryn Mikells, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Gebo joined United in 2000 and has held several leadership positions in financial planning, business management, operating and capital budgets, and most recently served as managing director – Investor Relations. In his new role, Gebo will be responsible for the company's financial analysis, financial planning and budgeting, financial performance reporting and investor relations functions. He will report to Greg Taylor, senior vice president – Corporate Planning.
“Rohit and John have a deep understanding of our business and importantly the work we are doing in finance to strengthen the company and our competitive position,” said Mikells. “We look forward to Rohit bringing his analytical, transactional and capital market skills to his new role in strategy and business development. John’s extensive experience in business planning and knowledge of our relative financial performance will enable him to hit the ground running in his new role, building on the work we have done to improve our cost structure.”
Reddien joined United in 2004 and has held numerous management positions in finance, including financial planning, business management and operating and capital budgets. In his new role, Reddien will be United’s liaison to the financial analyst community, working closely with United’s investors. He will report to Gebo.
“I am very pleased to have Tyler leverage his financial experience to continue the important role of strengthening United’s relationships with our investors,” said Mikells. “All three of these moves serve to further strengthen our finance team by broadening and leveraging the experience of our leaders.”
All positions are effective immediately.
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