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    Robert D. Isom

    CEO and President at American Airlines Group Inc
    Since 2013 (joined AAL)
    Age
    60 years
    Tenure
    Has served as Chief Executive Officer and President at American Airlines Group Inc. and American Airlines, Inc. at least since 2024.

    Also at American Airlines Group Inc

    DGS
    David G. Seymour
    Executive Vice President and COO
    DEM
    Devon E. May
    Executive Vice President and CFO
    PRA
    Priya R. Aiyar
    Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

    About

    Robert D. Isom is the Chief Executive Officer and President of American Airlines Group Inc. and American Airlines, Inc., where he plays a critical role in guiding the company’s operations and financial strategy. His responsibilities include signing certifications on the company's financial statements, thereby ensuring adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

    Despite the lack of detailed personal background in the available information, his leadership role is highlighted by consistent documentation in recent reports, confirming his position during the 2024 and 2025 periods. This indicates a strong commitment and continuity in the company's top management.

    While further specifics about his educational background and professional journey before joining the company are not disclosed, his tenure and current role emphasize a career marked by significant responsibility in overseeing financial reporting and corporate governance. His work includes ensuring the fair presentation of the company’s financial condition and maintaining high standards of operational transparency.

    $AAL Performance Under Robert D. Isom

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    American Airlines Group Inc. and American Airlines, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 2013 to 2016 N/A [N/A]
    US Airways Group, Inc. and US Airways, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 2007 to 2013 N/A [N/A]
    GMAC, LLC Senior Executive Roles N/A [N/A]Roles in finance, commercial, operations, strategy, and international
    Northwest Airlines Senior Executive Roles N/A [N/A]Roles in finance, commercial, operations, strategy, and international
    America West Airlines Senior Executive Roles N/A [N/A]Roles in finance, commercial, operations, strategy, and international
    The Procter & Gamble Company Started his career N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Airlines for America Board Member N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]
    one world Governing Board Member N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]
    Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Board Member N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]
    Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago Member N/A [N/A]N/A [N/A]

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,300,000 AnnualN/A
    One-Time Cash Promotion Bonus$2,750,000 One-TimeN/A
    Flight Privileges$20,591 As incurred/UtilizedUnlimited, top-priority reserved travel for Mr. Isom and his immediate family; includes up to 12 round-trip or 24 one-way passes for other individuals
    Medical Examinations$5,118 As incurredN/A
    Financial Advisory Services$50,700 As incurredIncludes $46,200 in legal expense reimbursement related to CEO compensation negotiations
    Gross-Up Payments$15,443 As incurredTax gross-up payments related to flight privileges
    401(k) Company Contributions$18,150 PeriodicN/A
    Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control$31,946,319 Contingent upon a triggering event on December 31, 2023Breakdown: Base Salary (24 months, $2,600,000), Annual Incentive Award ($5,200,000), COBRA ($54,875), Acceleration of Unvested RSUs ($23,823,401), Flight Privileges ($268,043)

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    LTIP Grant for 2023

    Metric ComponentValue/TargetVesting ScheduleAdditional Details
    Performance-Vesting RSUsThreshold: 107,676 shares Vests on the third anniversary (Sept 20, 2026) Target: 430,704 shares; Maximum: 861,408 shares; Fair Value (max): $11,250,000 ; Performance based on Total Debt Reduction and Relative Pre-Tax Income Margin Improvement
    Time-Vesting RSUsThreshold: 105,283 shares Two-thirds vest on the first anniversary; one-third on the second (Sept 20, 2024 and Sept 20, 2025) Target: 421,133 shares; Maximum: 842,266 shares; Fair Value: $5,625,000

    One-Time RSU Grant for 2023

    Metric ComponentValue/TargetVesting ScheduleAdditional Details
    One-Time RSUsGrant Date Fair Value: $8.25 million Two-thirds are performance-vesting (vest on third anniversary, Sept 20, 2026) and one-third are time-vesting (vesting in equal installments on Sept 20, 2024 and Sept 20, 2025) Performance metrics include Total Debt Reduction (targeting a $7 billion reduction over remaining three years) and Relative Pre-Tax Income Margin Improvement

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation for 2023

    Metric ComponentValue/TargetVesting ScheduleAdditional Details
    Non-Equity Incentive AwardsThreshold: $1,300,000 Target: $2,600,000 Maximum: $5,200,000 As specified under the LTIP with 50% performance-vesting over a three-year period Tied to Total Debt Reduction and Relative Pre-Tax Income Margin Improvement; further details on exact conditions are not provided

    Summary

    • Evaluation Period: The performance metrics for both LTIP and One-Time RSU Grants are measured over a multi-year period culminating in vesting events on the first, second, and third anniversaries starting from the grant date (September 20, 2023).
    • Weights: For the LTIP, performance is equally weighted (50% each) between Total Debt Reduction and Relative Pre-Tax Income Margin Improvement.
    • Additional Details: If threshold performance is not achieved, no shares will be issued for the performance-based components.

    This detailed breakdown encapsulates the performance compensation components, associated metrics, vesting schedules, and quantitative targets for Robert D. Isom's 2023 awards.