United Airlines Holdings Inc. recently announced that Brett J. Hart, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, as the newly appointed president of the company as a part of its continuity plan as current CEO Oscar Munoz transitions to executive chair and current President Scott Kirby becomes CEO following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 20, 2020.
As president, Hart will lead United’s public advocacy strategy including the Government Affairs, Corporate Communications, Legal, and Community Engagement teams.
United Airlines Holdings Inc. also shared that Hart’s promotion reflects their commitment to leadership continuity and underscores the value of leveraging Hart’s regulatory and strategic expertise, which complement Kirby’s strong commercial acumen and industry experience.
“The leadership Brett has shown as we have managed the current crisis reinforces the conclusion I reached last year: Brett is exactly the leader that United needs right now to take on the role of President.”
Nevertheless, Hart shares in the excitement with Munoz and Kirby about leading at United as said, “I am honored and energized as I take on these new responsibilities to lead this incredible team that I am convinced will build United into a thriving industry leader,” Hart said.
