Jeff Smisek

Jeff Smisek
Born
Jeffery Alan Smisek

(1954-08-17) August 17, 1954
Alma materPrinceton University (A.B.)
Harvard Law School (J.D.)
Occupation(s)Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines, (2010–2015)
Chief Executive Officer, Continental Airlines, (2010)
President, Continental Airlines, (2004–2010)
Chief Operating Officer, Continental Airlines, (2008–2010)
PredecessorLarry Kellner (Continental Airlines)
Glenn Tilton (United Airlines)
SuccessorOscar Munoz
SpouseDiana Strassmann

Jeffery Alan Smisek (born August 17, 1954) is an American businessman, who is the president of GOOSE Capital and on the board of directors of Finch Therapeutics. Smisek previously worked in the airline industry as the chairman, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Continental Airlines and, later, of United Airlines.