J. Scott Kirby

Chief Executive Officer at United Airlines Holdings

Since May 2020

Age

57 years

Education

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Operations Research from the United States Air Force Academy and a Master of Science in Operations Research from The George Washington University.

Tenure

Joined UAL in August 2016 as President and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in May 2020.

Also at United Airlines Holdings

Andrew Nocella

Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

BJH

Brett J. Hart

President

Kate Gebo

Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations

About

J. Scott Kirby was born in 1968 and has built an impressive reputation in the airline industry through a career marked by a series of leadership roles and strategic initiatives. His journey is characterized by a profound analytical mindset and a commitment to operational excellence, which have propelled him through significant positions at major airlines.

Before his tenure at UAL, he held key roles at US Airways and American Airlines Group, where he was instrumental in driving growth, modernizing operations, and delivering innovative solutions to complex business challenges. His extensive experience in areas such as sales, marketing, revenue management, and network planning has provided him with a well-rounded perspective on the industry.

At UAL, his ascent from President, beginning in August 2016, to Chief Executive Officer in May 2020 highlights his ability to lead and transform organizations. Beyond his operational responsibilities, his influence extends to board-level roles, notably with CVS Health Corporation, underscoring his diversified expertise and steadfast commitment to shaping strategic priorities across sectors.

$UAL Performance Under J. Scott Kirby

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.	President	August 2016 - May 2020	Served as President prior to becoming CEO at UAL
American Airlines Group and American Airlines, Inc.	President	December 2013 - August 2016	Held leadership role before joining UAL
US Airways	President	October 2006 - December 2013	Led operations at US Airways
America West Airlines	Executive Vice President—Sales and Marketing	2001 - 2006	Held executive role prior to merger with US Airways
America West Airlines	Senior Vice President, e-business	2000 - 2001	Managed e-business initiatives
America West Airlines	Vice President, Revenue Management	1998 - 2000	Oversaw revenue management functions
America West Airlines	Vice President, Planning	1997 - 1998	Directed planning activities
America West Airlines	Senior Director, Scheduling and Planning	1995 - 1998	Managed scheduling and planning operations
American Airlines Decision Technologies	Unspecified Role	N/A	Worked in an unspecified capacity before joining America West Airlines
The Pentagon	Unspecified Role	N/A	Worked in an unspecified capacity before transitioning to the airline industry

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
CVS Health Corporation	Board of Directors	since 2023	Current board role outside of UAL

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Annual Base Salary	$1,100,000	Annual	Fixed annual base salary
Insurance Premiums Paid by Company	$11,883	Annual	Insurance premiums
401(k) Company Contributions	$23,100	Annual	401(k) matching contributions
401(k) Cash Program	$52,150	Annual	Cash contributions to 401(k) program

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

No information available on performance compensation for 2023