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Leadership Bios: Robert Isom Chief Executive Officer Robert Isom is Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines Group and American Airlines, its principal subsidiary company. He also serves on the airline’s board of directors. Robert assumed the role of CEO in March 2022. Robert served as President of American from 2016 to 2022. In that role he oversaw the airline’s commercial and operations activities. Prior to that, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of American after holding those same positions at US Airways. Prior to joining US Airways, Robert held senior executive finance, commercial, operations, strategy and international roles at GMAC, LLC, Northwest Airlines and America West Airlines. He started his career at The Procter & Gamble Company. Robert is oneworld Alliance Governing Board Chairman, vice chair of the Airlines for America Board of Directors, and a member of the International Air Transport Association Board of Governors. He is also a member of the Airlink Governor’s Council. Robert earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Notre Dame, as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan. Steve Johnson Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer Steve Johnson is Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer. He leads the design and development of strategies across the airline and American's focus on the economy and its impact on the business. Additionally, he provides counsel to the CEO and board of directors and collaborates with the senior leadership team on key markets and competition issues; corporate governance; corporate development; policy development and external affairs; and labor relations strategy. Steve led American's Commercial organization from May 2024 to November 2025, stepping in during a critical period to stabilize and reinvigorate the airline's commercial work and team. During this time, he had oversight of American's global network, alliances and partnerships, revenue management, AAdvantage loyalty program, customer experience strategy, and cargo business. Under Steve's leadership, American reached a groundbreaking new agreement with Citi, rebuilt its sales and distribution strategy, strengthened its network and partnerships, and made significant investments to renew its focus on delivering a world-class customer experience. Steve served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs from 2009 to 2022. In that role, he was responsible for corporate governance and legal affairs, government and regulatory affairs, labor relations, real estate and airport affairs. From 2003 to 2009, he was a partner at Indigo Partners, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the airline industry. Between 1995 and 2003, Steve held a variety of positions at America West Airlines, including Executive Vice President – Corporate. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at GPA Group and practiced law at the Seattle-based law firm Bogle & Gates. Steve is a member and deputy chair of the board of directors of Wizz Air Holdings PLC and served as a Lecturer at Berkeley Law and the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, from 2021 to 2023. Steve earned his Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley, after beginning his undergraduate education at the University of Washington and earning a Bachelor of Arts in economics from California State University, Sacramento. Cole Brown Chief People Officer Cole Brown is a transformative leader with a track record of driving organizational performance across several Fortune 500 companies. As the Chief People Officer at American Airlines, she oversees Global Talent and Recruitment, Global Compensation, Benefits, People Operations, Global Learning, and Culture and Engagement, supporting more than 130,000 team members worldwide. Cole plays a key role in aligning the company’s people strategy and the overall team member experience with its broader business goals. Prior to joining American, Cole served as Vice President of Human Resources at Amazon, where she led HR strategy for several business lines, including the Devices & Services, Corporate & Business Development, Advertising and Amazon Studios. Her leadership in complex, high-growth environments has positioned her as one of the industry’s most respected HR professionals. Cole’s career began in the legal field, specializing in employment law and administrative regulations. In 2002, Cole joined Walmart’s legal team and eventually transitioned to Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Walmart U.S. Stores Operations—the company’s largest business segment. Cole is widely recognized for her visionary leadership and ability to implement meaningful change, and her influence extends beyond her corporate roles. She was selected as a member of the prestigious Executive Leadership Council in 2023, and she is a member of the Dallas Regional Chamber Executive Women’s Council and the Community Fellows program at the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University. Her accomplishments have earned her multiple honors, including the 2025 Power 50 Women of Influence by the U.S. Black Chambers, and previous recognition from the Dallas Business Journal, Becker’s Hospital Review, and the National Women’s Council. These accolades underscore her impact as a results-driven leader who consistently delivers value across large, complex organizations. Cole holds both a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Cole lives in Dallas with her husband and daughter. Ron DeFeo Executive Vice President, Communications and Marketing and Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo is American’s Executive Vice President, Communications and Marketing and Chief Communications Officer. He is responsible for all internal and external communications, marketing, sponsorships, community affairs, team member recognition and event management. Previously, Ron served as American’s Senior Vice President of Global Engagement and Vice President of Global Communications, where he oversaw media relations, social media, employee communications, content services, employee engagement and community relations. Prior to joining the airline, Ron served as Senior Vice President of Communications for Darden Restaurants, where he managed internal and external communications. From 2003 through 2011, he led media relations and brand strategies for The Home Depot, handling social media, reputation and issues management, and crisis communications. Before that, he worked for four years with the public relations agency Ketchum. Ron is a member of Page, the world's leading professional association for senior communications executives, and serves on the AdPR Executive Advisory Council at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Previously, he served nine years on the Board of Advisors at The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations at the University of Alabama. Ron earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from DePauw University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. Nate Gatten Executive Vice President of American Eagle, Corporate Real Estate and Government Affairs Nate Gatten is American’s Executive Vice President of American Eagle, Corporate Real Estate and Government Affairs. As a member of the airline’s senior leadership team, he works closely with his colleagues to define the company’s strategic priorities and direct the development and execution of the efforts to advance American’s interests worldwide. Nate joined American in 2017 as Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs and has been in his current role since 2025. Previously, Nate was Managing Director and Head of Global Government Relations at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he led the government relations and policy teams globally, and served as the organization’s primary representative before Congress, the White House and international policy-making bodies. He currently serves on the boards of the U.S. Travel Association, Dallas Regional Chamber and Faith and Politics Institute. Nate holds a bachelor’s degree from Willamette University and a Master of Business Administration from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. He and his wife Annette are the parents of four children. Ganesh Jayaram Chief Digital and Information Officer Ganesh Jayaram is Chief Digital and Information Officer at American. He is responsible for all technology efforts, including software development, infrastructure, operations and security. In this role, Ganesh provides leadership, vision and direction for American’s technology organization supporting both technical and business strategic objectives. His organization provides the roadmap that defines the role technology plays in customer and team member experiences and drives the next generation of strategic initiatives, including transition to the cloud, advanced analytics, machine learning, and the advancement of DevOps tools and principles. Prior to joining American, Ganesh was the Chief Information Officer for Deere & Company where he led the organization’s information technology starting in 2016. He spent more than 15 years at Deere, holding several key leadership roles, including Vice President of Information Technology, Vice President of Sales and Marketing – Asia and sub-Saharan Africa and Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Business Development. Prior to Deere & Company, Ganesh served as Vice President of Business Development for the Water Quality Group at Danaher Corporation. Before that, he served as Director, Corporate Development for Canon U.S.A., Inc. and spent the previous six years with the Boston Consulting Group in Chicago and India. Ganesh earned a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, and a doctorate in materials science and engineering from Northwestern University. Devon May Chief Financial Officer Devon May is Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he oversees all global corporate risk, corporate development and corporate financial functions, including treasury, accounting, audit, financial planning, labor and fleet analysis, tax, strategic planning, investor relations and purchasing. Devon has held several leadership roles at American since the merger with US Airways in 2013. Most recently, Devon was Senior Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations, overseeing corporate development, financial functions and investor relations. He has also led American’s regional operations as well as its network planning and alliances activity. Prior to that, he was responsible for American’s capital and operating budgets, long-range financial planning, flight profitability and financial analysis, along with division finance, purchasing and insurance. Prior to American Airlines, Devon held the role of Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at US Airways. His responsibilities included managing financial planning, fleet planning, labor analysis and flight profitability. He formerly held Director or Managing Director roles in Alliances, Network Planning, Financial Planning and Financial Analysis. Devon earned a Master of Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, and a Bachelor of Management in finance from the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. Nat Pieper Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper is Chief Commercial Officer at American Airlines. In this role, he leads the airline's commercial strategy, planning and performance across alliances and partnerships, cargo, co-branded credit card program, loyalty, network planning, revenue management, and sales and distribution. He also co-leads the Customer Experience team alongside Chief Operating Officer David Seymour. Nat most recently served as CEO of the oneworld alliance, where he integrated two new member airlines, launched sustainability and customer experience initiatives, and redefined the alliance's mission and strategy to focus on premium experience, digital integration, and long-term structural success. Prior to oneworld, Nat held senior commercial and finance leadership roles at Alaska Air Group, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. At Alaska, he led the airline's entry into oneworld, built a commercial partnership with American Airlines, executed major aircraft transactions, and secured ample liquidity during the pandemic. At Delta, he served as Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India, with responsibility for all commercial activities, and as Vice President of Fleet Strategy and Transactions, overseeing multi-billion-dollar aircraft campaigns and a global fleet overhaul. Nat began his airline career at Northwest Airlines in finance, strategy, and alliances and joined Delta's leadership team following its merger with Northwest in 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Duke University and a Master of Business Administration in strategy, finance and transportation management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Tony Richmond Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer Tony Richmond is Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Legal Officer. In this role, he leads American’s Legal Affairs team and the legal and labor relations strategy for the airline. Tony oversees the company’s corporate governance, securities and corporate finance, commercial, litigation, labor relations and employment, competition and antitrust, compliance, privacy, environmental, and intellectual property legal issues and work. Most recently, Tony served as partner in the Corporate Department at the global law firm Latham & Watkins. For more than three decades, Richmond advised a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on novel legal issues and complex, landmark transactions. He has significant expertise in finance and securities matters involving both public and private companies. Tony served in numerous key leadership roles at Latham & Watkins. He chaired the Audit Committee for more than a decade and served as chair of the firm’s Strategic Initiatives Committee. He also served as co-chair of the firm’s Retail & Consumer Products Industry Group. Tony began his career at Deloitte as a certified public accountant. He earned both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley. David Seymour Chief Operating Officer David Seymour is American’s Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for ensuring American delivers a safe, reliable and efficient operation for its customers every day. He leads airport operations, flight operations, technical operations, inflight, safety, global security, contact centers and service recovery, and the Integrated Operations Center, where the airline’s daily operations are managed. He is also responsible for operational risk management and the customer experience strategy and execution. David’s aviation career began at the airline in 1999. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of leadership roles in materials and planning, operations control and planning, crew resources and scheduling, technical operations and flight operations. Most recently, David served as Senior Vice President of Operations. He was named Chief Operating Officer in 2020. After college, David served as an airborne infantry officer in the U.S. Army. He later held numerous management positions in purchasing, inventory management, warehouse distribution, logistics and finance. David is an executive sponsor for American’s Veterans & Military Employee Business Resource Group, an employee-led organization that supports veterans, current military service members and their families. David holds a Master of Management in marketing and transportation from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in mathematical science of operations research from the U.S. Military Academy. He serves as Vice President/President Elect of The Wings Club, an organization that fosters opportunities for students to pursue an education in the field of aviation. David also serves on the National Medal of Honor Museum’s Board of Directors. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1986 and completed the Infantry Officer Basic Course. In 1987, after graduation from U.S. Army Ranger School, David was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, where he served as a platoon leader and company executive officer. In 1989, he was reassigned to the 18th Airborne Corps where he served as the aide-de-camp for the corps chief of staff and later for the deputy commanding general. He completed his active service in 1991 as the operations officer for the U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights.”

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