Former Chairman & CEO
Full Name: William Douglas Parker
Nickname: Doug
Country/State: United States
Date of Birth: 1961-10-31
Languages Known: English
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Food Habit: Not publicly disclosed
Religion: Not publicly disclosed
Hobbies: Aviation history, golf, mentoring young executives
School: N/A (not public)
College: N/A (not public)
Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Economics Master of Business Administration
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 82 kg
Parents: Not publicly disclosed
Siblings: Not publicly disclosed
Marital Status: married
Wife: Gwen Parker
Children: 3
Current Position: Former Chairman & CEO
Skills:
Net Worth: $150 million
Awards & Achievements: Led the largest airline merger in history (American-US Airways, 2013) Named "Airline Executive of the Year" (2018) Successfully navigated American through COVID-19 pandemic Inducted into Airline Hall of Fame (2024)
Doug Parker, the architect of modern American Airlines, revolutionized the industry through bold consolidation. Beginning his career at American Eagle, Parker rose to fame by leading US Airways' dramatic turnaround post-9/11 before engineering its merger with American Airlines in 2013 - creating the world's largest carrier. His tenure (2013-2024) was marked by: Record profitability (2015-2019) Labor peace after decades of strife Fleet modernization with 500+ new aircraft COVID-19 survival without layoffs Known for his collaborative style, Parker often worked flight attendant shifts to stay connected to employees. Post-retirement, he advises startups on sustainable aviation and mentors next-gen airline leaders.
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