Edward Bastian
With 27 years at Delta and extensive operational and financial expertise, CEO Bastian is viewed as well-suited, having successfully steered the company through bankruptcy.
Sources warn that his "rockstar persona" and escalating autocratic tendencies raise concerns, highlighting his growing disconnect from day-to-day operations and solo decision-making.
While his past performance is strong, Bastian is "probably not the leader for a major transformation," a significant risk as competitors start narrowing the performance gap.
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