Leader Bios

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. 

In 2026, Delta is celebrating Ed's 10th year as CEO. Under Ed’s leadership, Delta is transforming the air travel experience with generational investments in technology, aircraft, airport facilities and, most importantly, Delta employees worldwide. A nearly 30-year Delta veteran, Ed has been a critical leader in Delta’s long-term strategy and champion of putting Delta’s shared values of honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance and servant leadership at the core of every decision. 

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Delta Leadership Committee

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Allison Ausband, E.V.P. and Chief People Officer

Allison Ausband is Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for Delta Air Lines.  She leads the company’s global talent management, total rewards and HR service delivery functions in support...
Alain Bellemare
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Alain Bellemare, E.V.P. & President – International

Alain leads the international equity portfolio and works closely with Delta’s Joint Venture and commercial partners to drive optimal strategic, financial and customer experience outcomes.
Peter Carter
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Peter Carter, Chief External Affairs Officer

Peter Carter is Delta's Chief External Affairs Officer overseeing Delta's sustainability and innovation efforts, international teams, and leads legal and government affairs functions.
Glen Hauenstein
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Glen Hauenstein, President

Glen Hauenstein is President of Delta Air Lines, a position he assumed May 2, 2016. Glen was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. As President, Glen oversees a...
Delta E.V.P. and CFO Dan Janki
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Dan Janki, E.V.P. and Chief Financial Officer

Dan Janki is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Delta Air Lines. Dan leads Delta's Finance organization, which includes financial reporting, the controller organization, corporate audit, financial planning...
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John Laughter, E.V.P., Chief of Operations and President, Delta TechOps

John Laughter leads Operations teams responsible for providing safe, reliable, industry-best operations across the globe with oversight of Technical Operations, Flight Operations, Operations Analytics, the Operations & Customer Center, Delta...
Tim Mapes
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Tim Mapes, S.V.P. and Chief Communications Officer

Tim Mapes is responsible for the strategy and coordination of Delta’s internal and external communications, as well as the global airline’s sustainability work.
Eric Phillips, S.V.P. ‐ Airport Customer Service and Cargo
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Eric Phillips, S.V.P. and Chief Digital Officer

Eric Phillips is Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for Delta Air Lines, where he leads teams focused on delivering personalized, seamless, and premium experiences for customers through Delta’s digital channels.
Rahul Samant
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Rahul Samant, E.V.P. and Chief Information Officer

Rahul Samant is Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer responsible for Delta’s information technology and digital strategy spanning applications, data, cybersecurity and infrastructure, which are a vital part of...
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Steve Sear, E.V.P. – Global Sales and Distribution

Steve Sear is Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Distribution for Delta Air Lines, leading the teams that oversee worldwide customer relationships and programs with corporations, travel management companies...
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Erik Snell, Chief Customer Experience Officer

Erik Snell is Chief Customer Experience Officer for Delta Air Lines. Erik oversees the end-to-end customer experience and the 60,000 team members who deliver those experiences.
Delta’s Chief Marketing Officer oversees the airline’s global marketing and creative services team to deepen its reputation as a trusted consumer brand.
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Alicia Tillman, Chief Marketing Officer

Alicia Tillman leads Delta's brand strategy overseeing the airline's world-class global marketing, creative services and community engagement teams, bringing its story to life and deepening its relationship with customers and...
Dr. Henry Ting
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Henry H. Ting, MD, MBA, S.V.P. and Chief Health & Wellness Officer

World-renowned cardiologist Dr. Henry Ting joined Delta Air Lines in 2021 as the global airline’s S.V.P. and Chief Health & Wellness Officer – a first for a U.S. carrier. Dr...
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