Oscar Munoz

Bret Taylor Promoted to Vice Chair and Co-CEO of Salesforce

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that Bret Taylor has been promoted to Vice Chair of the Board and Co-CEO of Salesforce, effective immediately.

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  • Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that Bret Taylor has been promoted to Vice Chair of the Board and Co-CEO of Salesforce, effective immediately.
  • He has been my trusted friend for years, and I couldnt be happier to welcome him as Co-CEO, said Marc Benioff, Chair and Co-CEO of Salesforce.
  • Together, Bret and I will lead Salesforce through our next chapter, while living our shared values of trust, customer success, innovation and equality for all.
  • Im grateful that Marc and our Board have put their faith in me to help lead Salesforce through our next chapter, said Taylor.

Archer and Atlas Crest Announce Strategic Reset of Transaction Terms to Further Align with World-Class Investors and Achieve Long-Term Partnership; Oscar Munoz, Former United Airlines Chairman and CEO, Joins the Archer Board

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

The new transaction terms adjust the pro forma enterprise value of Archer from $2.7 billion to $1.7 billion, a 38% reduction.

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  • The new transaction terms adjust the pro forma enterprise value of Archer from $2.7 billion to $1.7 billion, a 38% reduction.
  • It is anticipated that the post-closing company, Archer, will be listed on the NYSE with ticker symbol "ACHR."
  • In further news today, Archer is announcing the appointment of Oscar Munoz, former United Airlines Chairman and CEO, to the companys board.
  • Duff & Phelps, LLC has provided a fairness opinion in connection with the transaction to the Atlas Crest board of directors.

United Airlines Names Edward 'Ted' Philip as Non-Executive Chairman of Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) today announced that Edward "Ted" Philip will assume the role of non-executive chairman of the board of directors.

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  • CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) today announced that Edward "Ted" Philip will assume the role of non-executive chairman of the board of directors.
  • Philip has served as a United board member since 2016, and as lead director since May 2020.
  • "Ted's storied career and leadership across the finance, technology and healthcare sectors have made him an invaluable member of the United board.
  • Philip succeeds Oscar Munoz, who has served as executive chairman of the board of directors since May 2020, when he assumed the role and committed to serving in it for one year.

United Airlines Executive Chairman Oscar Munoz Joins CBRE Group, Inc. Board of Directors

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Monday, November 23, 2020

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that Oscar Munoz , Executive Chairman of United Airlines, has joined the companys Board of Directors.

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  • CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) today announced that Oscar Munoz , Executive Chairman of United Airlines, has joined the companys Board of Directors.
  • Before assuming leadership of Uniteds Board of Directors, Mr. Munoz led the company as its Chief Executive Officer from September 2015 to May 2020.
  • Brandon Boze, CBREs Board Chair, said: We are thrilled to have a highly accomplished senior executive like Oscar join our Board.
  • Mr. Munoz has served on the Board of Directors of United Airlines since 2010 and the Board of Directors of Continental Airlines, Inc. from 2004 to 2010.

A Message From Oscar Munoz and Scott Kirby

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Friday, March 27, 2020

CHICAGO, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, and J. Scott Kirby, President, today issued the following message to nearly 100,000 United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) employees:

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  • CHICAGO, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, and J. Scott Kirby, President, today issued the following message to nearly 100,000 United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) employees:
    Today, Congress passed an emergency COVID-19 response bill that includes significant financial backing for the airline industry.
  • The impact of COVID-19 on demand for air travel has been dramatic and unprecedented far worse than even the aftermath of 9/11.
  • Our union leaders also activated their organizations to amplify the message for the good of our company.
  • All forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company on the date of this release.

United Airlines Announces Leadership Transition

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced that Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in May 2020.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced that Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in May 2020.
  • "One of my goals as CEO was to put in place a successful leadership transition for United Airlines.
  • Kirby was recruited to United Airlines by Munoz in August 2016, after a three-decade career in the commercial airline business.
  • "I am honored to be named the next CEO of United and to succeed Oscar, whose leadership has been truly transformational for United Airlines," Kirby said.

National Diversity Council Awards United Chief Digital Officer Linda Jojo with 2019 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology

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Thursday, April 11, 2019

CHICAGO, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Linda Jojo, was recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of the 2019 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology.

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  • CHICAGO, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Linda Jojo, was recognized by the National Diversity Council as one of the 2019 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology.
  • Since joining United in 2014, Jojo has played a critical role in differentiating the company's operations and customer experience by using innovative data analytics, digital products and e-commerce.
  • "The entire United family is incredibly proud of Linda for being recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology," said United's Chief Executive Officer, Oscar Munoz.
  • Jojo was selected for the 2019 Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Technology Award based on the following criteria:
    In addition to her work at United, Jojo is passionate about preparing young people for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

United Airlines Names Josh Earnest Chief Communications Officer

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Thursday, May 3, 2018

CHICAGO, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines today announced Josh Earnest has been named senior vice president and chief communications officer.

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  • CHICAGO, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --United Airlines today announced Josh Earnest has been named senior vice president and chief communications officer.
  • "Josh is a proven leader and world-class communications strategist who has thrived when the stakes are the highest - and the margin for error is the smallest.
  • I am looking forward to working closely with him to continue to expand United's global leadership," said Oscar Munoz, chief executive officer of United Airlines.
  • United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 4,500 flights a day to 338 airports across five continents.