American Airlines names oneworld CEO Nat Pieper as chief commercial officer

FORT WORTH - American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL), currently valued at nearly $8 billion and showing strong momentum with a 27% gain over the past six months, announced Thursday that Nathaniel "Nat" Pieper has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer, effective Nov. 3. According to InvestingPro data, the airline maintains its position as a prominent player in the Passenger Airlines industry.

Pieper, who currently serves as CEO of the oneworld alliance, will report to American Airlines CEO Robert Isom. In his new role, Pieper will oversee the airline’s commercial strategy, planning and performance across alliances, cargo, co-branded credit cards, loyalty programs, network planning, revenue management, and sales and distribution.

He will also co-lead the Customer Experience team alongside Chief Operating Officer David Seymour.

Pieper has led oneworld since April 2024, where he integrated two new airlines into the alliance and launched sustainability and customer experience initiatives. Prior to joining oneworld, he spent over 25 years in commercial and finance leadership positions at Alaska Air Group, Delta Air Lines, and Northwest Airlines.

At Alaska Air Group, Pieper led the airline’s entrance into oneworld and developed a commercial partnership with American Airlines. During his time at Delta, he served as Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India, and as Vice President of Fleet Strategy and Transactions.

Concurrent with Pieper’s appointment, Steve Johnson will return to his previous role as Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer at American Airlines.

Pieper holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Duke University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

The announcement was made in a press release issued by American Airlines Group, which operates thousands of flights daily to more than 350 destinations across over 60 countries. With the company’s next earnings report scheduled for October 23, investors can access comprehensive analysis and additional insights through InvestingPro, which offers exclusive ProTips and detailed financial metrics for informed investment decisions.

In other recent news, American Airlines reported its Q2 2025 earnings, achieving a record revenue of $14.4 billion, a 0.4% increase from the previous year. The company also posted an adjusted pre-tax profit of $869 million and earnings per share of $0.95. In addition to these financial results, American Airlines was involved in a significant legislative development. Following a fatal January collision involving one of its regional jets, U.S. senators reached a bipartisan agreement on aviation safety legislation. This deal mandates that aircraft operators, including American Airlines, equip their fleets with advanced aircraft-tracking technology known as ADS-B by the end of 2031. The legislation aims to enhance safety measures and prevent future incidents. The Senate Commerce Committee, led by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, played a pivotal role in advancing this agreement. These developments mark important steps for American Airlines in both financial performance and operational safety.

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