Richard H. Anderson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Richard H. Anderson
Occupation	Chief Executive Officer
Date Of Birth	May 2, 1955(1955-05-02)
Age	69
Country	United States
Birth City	Galveston
Horoscope	Taurus

Richard H. Anderson Biography

Richard H. Anderson is one of the most popular and richest Chief Executive Officer who was born on May 2, 1955 in Galveston, United States. Anderson joined the aviation industry in 1987 after accepting a position as a lawyer at Continental Airlines. He also served as Continental Airlines’ representative during the investigation into Continental Airlines Flight 1713. Anderson, who was not interested in a career as an aviation professional, accepted the job at Ben Hirst’s suggestion. Hirst is a neighbor who worked for Continental as a legal counsel.

Anderson was Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines between 2007 and 2016, CEO of Northwest Airlines (2001 to 2004), and Executive Vice President, United Healthcare, from 2004 to 2007. Anderson waged an anti-union campaign in 2010 against the Association of Flight Attendants. He called the union “un- Christian and immoral”

On February 3, 2016, Delta Air Lines announced Anderson would retire as CEO effective May 2, 2016, and assume position as Executive Chairman of the Delta Air Lines board of directors. On October 11, 2016, Anderson announced his retirement from the Board of Directors effective on the same day. He was succeeded by former Chairman and CEO of The Home Depot, Francis Blake.

In June 2017, Amtrak announced Anderson as the organization’s next President and CEO, replacing Charles “Wick” Moorman. Anderson assumed the title of President on July 12, 2017. Anderson also assumed the role of co-CEO on that date, serving alongside Moorman. Anderson remained co-CEO with Moorman until the end of 2017, at which time he assumed the role of sole CEO. On March 2, 2020 it was announced that Anderson would step down as CEO on April 15, 2020 after fulfilling his three-year commitment to the company. He will remain with Amtrak through the end of the year as a senior advisor to his replacement, William J. Flynn.

Hirst, Anderson and Northwest Airlines were both transferred from Continental to Northwest Airlines in 1990. Anderson was the airline’s deputy general counsel. Anderson was initially responsible for labor relations and government affairs at Northwest. Anderson was a novice in airline operations but was promoted to senior vice president for technical operations and airport affairs. After John Dasburg’s departure, Anderson was named Northwest Airlines CEO in June 2001.

Richard H. Anderson Net Worth

Richard H. Anderson is one of the richest Chief Executive Officer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard H. Anderson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Richard H. Anderson, born May 2, 1955, is an American business executive. He was previously President and Chief Executive Officer at Amtrak. Anderson has previously held the CEO positions at Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

Anderson was a graduate of Texas Tech University in Texas and University of Houston in Texas. He received a degree from the University of Houston in 1977 in political science. Anderson graduated in 1982 with a South Texas College of Law law degree. He then worked as a prosecutor in Harris County, Texas.

Anderson was named Aviation Week’s Person of the Year for 2015. In 2013, he was the recipient of the Tony Jannus Award for distinguished achievement in commercial air transportation.

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Who is Richard H. Anderson Dating?

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Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Chief Executive Officer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Richard H. Anderson celebrates birthday on May 2 of every year.

What is Richard h Anderson doing now?

Anderson has been a top executive at Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Amtrak. Overseeing the merger between Delta and Northwest, Anderson is responsible for creating one of the largest airlines in the world. He began his career as a lawyer for Continental Airlines in 1987.

Is Richard Anderson still the CEO of Amtrak?

Flynn was the second former aviation leader at Amtrak following on the heels of former Delta Air Lines CEO Richard Anderson who led the railroad from 2017 to 2020.

When was Richard Anderson CEO of Delta?

Since 2007 , Delta CEO Richard Anderson and President Ed Bastian have been a nearly inseparable leadership team. United by the goal of making Delta the world’s best airline for customers and employees, the two collaborated to set a strong forward course for the company.

When did Richard Anderson leave Delta?

In the spring of 2016, at the age of 60, he stepped down from his post and became executive chairman of the board. However, in October of that year , he retired from the board altogether.

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