Delta Airlines names new CEO
Delta Air Lines Inc. has named Richard Anderson as chief executive officer. Anderson previously held the same job at Northwest Airlines Corp.
He replaces Gerald Grinstein, 75, who will retire at the end of the month.
Delta exited bankruptcy reorganization under Chapter 11 four months ago, during which it fought off an unfriendly takeover bid from US Airways.
Anderson’s appointment caused some speculation that a merger with Northwest or another carrier may be in Delta’s future, but Anderson reportedly said consolidation is not Delta’s focus right now.
Delta Airlines names new CEO
