Delta Air Lines names former Six Flags CEO, Pepsi executive as new COO

Delta has landed a former PepsiCo chief executive officer as its new chief operating officer.

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Mike Spanos has been appointed as Delta’s Chief Operating Officer and the newest of the Delta Leadership Committee.

In a memo sent to employees on Tuesday, CEO Ed Bastian said he believes Spanos’ experience will help accelerate the company across the board.

“The experience and perspective Mike brings to Delta will enhance and accelerate the integration across our operational, customer experience, and technology teams, aligning them to deliver an unsurpassed product and service for our customers and our employees,” Bastian said.

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Spanos has over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, including being the president and CEO of PepsiCo International. He was also the president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment, where it’s said that he led the company through the pandemic and a digital and customer-focused transformation.

Spanos’ first day on the job will be June 12. He will report directly to Bastian.

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