Mr. Munoz has served as Chief Executive Officer of United Airlines since September 2015. In this role, he is responsible for the Company’s business and ongoing operations and management’s efforts to implement the strategic priorities identified by the Board of Directors. Mr. Munoz has developed key expertise with respect to all aspects of the airline industry during his tenure as CEO.
Previously, Mr. Munoz served as President and Chief Operating Officer of CSX Corporation, a railroad and intermodal transportation services company, from February 2015 to September 2015, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CSX from 2012 to 2015, and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CSX from 2003 to 2012. He also served on the board of directors of CSX from February 2015 to September 2015.
Prior to CSX, Mr. Munoz served in various financial and strategic capacities at some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands, including AT&T, Coca-Cola Enterprises, and PepsiCo.
Mr. Munoz has served on the board of directors of United since 2010 and served on the board of directors of Continental Airlines, Inc. from 2004 to 2010.
Mr. Munoz graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.S. in business administration, and he received an MBA from Pepperdine University. He has been named one of the “100 Most Influential Hispanics” by Hispanic Business magazine.