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Delta CEO at Georgia Tech Commencement Address
article  |  People
Delta CEO receives honorary PhD and delivers Georgia Tech 2024 Commencement Address
This past Saturday, Delta CEO Ed Bastian received an honorary doctorate degree and delivered the commencement address at Georgia Institute of Technology’s McCamish Pavilion.
May 10, 2024, 11:45 a.m.
In a memorable mainstage session for hundreds of SXSW festival goers on March 10, Delta CEO Ed Bastian joined a discussion with Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell to talk about putting people at the center of business.
article  |  People
‘We’re a force for good in the world’: Delta CEO takes SXSW stage with stories of culture, perseverance
As part of Delta’s presence at SXSW 2024, CEO Ed Bastian shared the stage with Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell to talk about the importance of putting people first.
March 11, 2024, 9:45 a.m.
perspective  |  Employer
Ed Bastian on the importance of financial well-being
Delta CEO Ed Bastian has authored an open letter to business, government and community leaders on the importance of financial well-being and solving the problem of financial insecurity.
Feb. 14, 2024, 9 a.m.
Ed Bastian
Leader Bio
Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer
As CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian leads 100,000 global professionals who are building the world’s premier international airline, powered by a people-driven, customer-focused culture and spirit of innovation. Under Ed’s leadership, Delta is transforming the air travel experience with generational investments in technology, aircraft, airport facilities and, most...
Jan. 5, 2024, 11 a.m.
Headshot of Delta CEO Ed Bastian
perspective  |  SkyMiles
A note from Ed: Thank you for your feedback on the SkyMiles Program
In an email to SkyMiles members Wednesday, Oct. 18, CEO Ed Bastian shared several updates to the Delta's SkyMiles Program changes that were announced in September.
Oct. 18, 2023, 4 p.m.
article  |  Awards & Recognition
Ed Bastian receives Four Pillar Award for leadership and commitment to economic development in Atlanta
A celebration took place in Atlanta the evening of Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 with several business and community leaders in attendance to recognize Delta’s and Bastian’s achievements. His chosen theme, “Leading With Purpose,” demonstrates Delta’s core values of putting people first always.
Oct. 13, 2023, 4 p.m.
article  |  Financial
Delta Air Lines announces September quarter 2023 financial results
Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the September quarter and provided its outlook for the December quarter 2023.
Oct. 12, 2023, 6:30 a.m.
video  |  Purpose
Gaining Altitude: Building an economy that works for everyone
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta president and CEO Raphael Bostic joined Ed for the second conversation of Gaining Altitude season two at the historic Atlanta Fed to talk about responsive and transparent leadership, building an inclusive economy, overcoming institutional barriers and more.
Aug. 16, 2023, 11 a.m.
article  |  Awards & Recognition
Ed Bastian named 2023 Ethical Leader of the Year at Society for Human Resource Management’s Annual Conference & Expo
A committee of national judges selected Bastian for his longstanding personal commitments to ethical leadership, leading by example and for his extraordinary efforts leading Delta through the COVID-19 pandemic among other major crises in his 25-year tenure at the company.
June 15, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
An illustration of Arthur M. Blank, renowned businessman and philanthropist.
video  |  Purpose
There is no finish line: Arthur M. Blank, Ed Bastian kick off season two of Gaining Altitude
Renowned businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank joined Delta CEO Ed Bastian for the first conversation of Gaining Altitude’s second season in his suite at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium to discuss Blank’s entrepreneurial journey, what makes a good company, the importance of giving back to your community and what it looks ...
June 14, 2023, noon
Headshot of Delta CEO Ed Bastian
perspective  |  SkyMiles
A message to Delta SkyMiles members from CEO Ed Bastian: More to enjoy this summer
CEO Ed Bastian sent the following email to SkyMiles members on Wednesday, May 17.
May 17, 2023, 9 a.m.
article  |  Awards & Recognition
Delta's Ed Bastian named Chief Executive magazine’s 2023 CEO of the Year
Bastian was selected by an independent committee for his work leading the remarkable revival of Delta during an era of unprecedented crisis and volatility in the airline industry.
May 1, 2023, 12:45 p.m.