Alaska Airlines promotes five executives amid integration with Hawaiian Airlines

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Kyle Levine Senior Vice President, Legal and General Counsel | Alaska Airlines

By Sky Industry News

Nov 13, 2024

The Alaska Airlines board of directors has announced the promotion of five executives to vice president roles, as the airline continues to integrate with Hawaiian Airlines. These appointments are aimed at supporting growth and enhancing leadership within the company.

The new vice presidents include Natalie Bowman for digital experience, Cameron Cloar-Zavaleta for legal, Megan Ouellette for public and government affairs, Alexa Rudin for communications, and Todd Traynor-Corey for guest products & experience.

CEO Ben Minicucci expressed his gratitude to the team: "Our company is positioned for continued growth and success in the years ahead, and I am extremely grateful for the entire team that got us to this point and who will realize our vision for the future."

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Bowman will focus on improving digital interactions across various platforms. Her previous role was managing director of digital product & design. Cloar-Zavaleta will continue handling regulatory efforts related to the merger with Hawaiian Airlines. He has been with Alaska Airlines since 2018.

Ouellette will lead governmental strategy and community relations initiatives. She joined Alaska in 2005 after working in U.S. Congress on air transportation issues. Rudin's new role involves setting communication strategies both internally and externally. She joined Alaska in 2020 after holding leadership positions at Nordstrom and Levi Strauss & Co.

Traynor-Corey will oversee guest products and travel experiences across both airlines. He previously led inflight dining transformations at Alaska Airlines.

Alaska Air Group includes subsidiaries such as Horizon Air and McGee Air Services alongside its recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, serving over 140 destinations globally.