United Airlines Names Sasha Johnson Vice President Corporate Safety

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United Airlines has appointed Sasha Johnson as the new Vice President of Corporate Safety, effective October 1. Johnson, currently the managing director of International Regulatory and Policy, will oversee all aspects of aviation safety and emergency operations. This transition follows the retirement of Michael Quiello, who served for 11 years and led major safety initiatives, including United's single operating certificate post-merger with Continental Airlines. CEO Scott Kirby praised Johnson's leadership and experience in aviation safety.

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• Sasha Johnson's extensive experience in aviation safety and regulatory issues.
• Transition in leadership may bring fresh perspectives to safety protocols.
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CHICAGO, July 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today announced that Sasha Johnson will become the company's Vice President of Corporate Safety following Michael Quiello's retirement from United, effective October 1. Johnson, who currently serves as United's managing director of International Regulatory and Policy, will report to United's Chief Operations Officer Jon Roitman.

In her new role, Johnson will manage all aspects of worldwide aviation safety, ground safety, quality assurance, medical, workers compensation, managed care, business continuity, family assistance and emergency operations for United.

"Sasha is a highly respected and well-established leader with a proven track record of navigating some of the most challenging safety and regulatory issues in our industry," said Scott Kirby, United's chief executive officer. "Her unparalleled capacity for collaboration, teamwork and creative solutions will be a tremendous asset to our corporate safety team during one of the most challenging periods our industry has ever faced. We wish Mike well and appreciate his efforts over the past decade to not only lead United's safety programs but also take on a mentorship role for young people interested in aviation."

During Quiello's 11 years with United, the Corporate Safety team accomplished some tremendous milestones, including the highly complex process that resulted in United's single operating certificate after the merger with Continental Airlines. Quiello championed the company's active participation in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, and under his leadership, the United team's data visualization program won the National Safety Council's highest award.

Before joining United in 2015, Johnson worked for more than a decade at the Federal Aviation Administration and with the Department of Transportation in various roles including chief of staff at the FAA; assistant to the secretary and director of public affairs, and press secretary at the DOT. In these roles, she developed a comprehensive understanding of the issues critical to aviation safety, honed by her work in crisis management with the FAA administrator and the DOT secretary. 

Prior to that, Johnson spent more than a decade in broadcast journalism at CNN, including covering campaigns and elections as a senior producer.

Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

About United

United's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

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FAQ

Who has been appointed Vice President of Corporate Safety at UAL?

Sasha Johnson has been appointed as the Vice President of Corporate Safety at United Airlines.

When does Sasha Johnson start her role at UAL?

Sasha Johnson will begin her role on October 1.

Who did Sasha Johnson replace at UAL?

Sasha Johnson replaces Michael Quiello, who is retiring.

What will Sasha Johnson oversee at UAL?

Sasha Johnson will manage worldwide aviation safety, ground safety, and emergency operations.

What is the background of Sasha Johnson at UAL?

Before her new role, Johnson was the managing director of International Regulatory and Policy.