Articles tagged “Richard Anderson”

Ground Transport

Skift Global Forum Preview: Amtrak CEO Wants to Bring Airline Nimbleness to the Rails

Amtrak needed someone to come in and run it like a private business. Former Delta CEO Richard Anderson was probably the right choice. He knows how to turn things around, even if he may ruffle a few feathers along the way.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Skift Global Forum Preview: Amtrak CEO Wants to Bring Airline Nimbleness to the Rails

Airlines

Delta Air Lines Chairman’s Resignation Was Part of the Plan, CEO Says

Delta CEO Ed Bastian tried to answer questions about why former CEO Richard Anderson abruptly resigned as executive chairman. But it's still not really clear why Anderson stepped down so quickly after taking over.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

Airlines

In Surprise Move, Delta Air Lines Chairman Resigns Effective Immediately

Richard Anderson just took over as executive chairman in May, so this news comes as a major surprise. Perhaps we'll learn more soon about why he decided to step down. Regardless, he leaves an impressive legacy at Delta.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago