Robert Isom is the CEO of American Airlines Group and its subsidiary, American Airlines, also serving on its board of directors. Taking the helm in March 2022, Isom previously held the position of President from 2016 to 2022, overseeing the airline's commercial and operational strategies. His extensive career includes executive roles at US Airways and leadership in finance, operations, and strategy at GMAC, Northwest Airlines, and America West Airlines.
Isom's influence extends to industry governance as Chairman of the oneworld® alliance and Vice Chair of the Airlines for America Board of Directors. With degrees in mechanical engineering and English from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Michigan, Isom blends technical expertise with strategic vision to steer American Airlines through complex challenges and opportunities in the aviation sector.