United Airlines Names Oscar Munoz Chief Executive Officer
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United Airlines (UAL) CEO Smisek to Step Down; Successor Named
September 8, 2015 4:31 PM EDTUnited Airlines (NYSE: UAL) announced that it has named Oscar Munoz as president and chief executive officer. Munoz will also continue to serve on United's board of directors. The board appointed Henry L. Meyer III, United's lead independent director, to serve as non-executive chairman of the board of directors. The company also announced that Jeff Smisek has stepped down from his roles as chairman, president and chief executive officer, and as a director. These changes are effective immediately.
Munoz brings to this role deep and broad experience in the transportation industry and... More

