Scott Kirby is an American executive who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines, a position he assumed in May 2020. He joined United Airlines as President in August 2016 and was announced as the successor to the CEO role in December 2019. Prior to his tenure at United, Kirby spent three decades in the airline business, establishing himself as a veteran in the industry.
Kirby's extensive career includes presidential roles at several major airlines.