Vasu Raja to Leave American Airlines in June
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) has announced the departure of Vasu Raja, the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Raja, who has been with the company since 2004, will leave in June. Over his tenure, he has held various significant roles including Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President of Network Strategy. Stephen Johnson, the current Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer, will take over Raja's responsibilities and assist in the search for a new Chief Commercial Officer.
- Stephen Johnson, an experienced executive, will temporarily lead the Commercial organization, ensuring continuity.
- The company has started the search process for a new Chief Commercial Officer, aiming for a smooth transition.
- Departure of Vasu Raja, a long-serving and key executive, could create instability within the commercial team.
- Potential uncertainty regarding the future strategy and direction of the Commercial organization until a new Chief Commercial Officer is appointed.
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced that Vasu Raja, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will depart the airline in June.
Raja has served as American’s Chief Commercial Officer since April 2022. Previously he held the role of Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President of Network Strategy, where he was responsible for Network and Alliances. He joined American in 2004 and has held a variety of roles in Sales, Planning and Revenue Management.
In addition to his current responsibilities and effective immediately, Stephen Johnson, Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer, will assume leadership of the Commercial organization and help lead the search for a new Chief Commercial Officer.
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