American Airlines Taps President Isom as Next CEO

American Airlines Taps President Isom as Next CEO
American Airlines Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Doug Parker (R) poses with President Robert Isom. Courtesy American Airlines/via Reuters
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American Airlines Group Inc. CEO Doug Parker will hand over the reins of the No. 1 U.S. airline to president Robert Isom on March 31, the company said on Tuesday, sending its shares up more than 3 percent before the bell.

Parker will continue as chairman, while Isom will join the carrier’s board after he takes over as CEO.