Hollis L. Harris
President of Delta Air Lines, CEO of Continental Airlines, CEO of Air Canada, CEO of World Airways (1931-2016)
Hollis Loyd Harris (November 25, 1931 – July 14, 2016) was an American businessman. He served as President and COO of Delta Air Lines (1987-1990) and Chairman, President, and CEO of Continental Airlines (1990-1991), Air Canada (1992-1996), and World Airways (1999-2004).[1]
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| Born | Hollis Loyd Harris November 25, 1931 Carrollton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 14, 2016 (aged 84) Peachtree City, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Auburn University Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | • President of Delta Air Lines • CEO of Continental Airlines • CEO of Air Canada • CEO of World Airways |
| Years active | 1954–2004 |
| Spouse | Joyce Dolores Entrekin (1955–2011)[source?] |
| Children | Patricia (Patti) David Jeffrey |
In 1997, Harris and Steve Wolf signed a strategic agreement between Air Canada and United Airlines, producing what is now the Star Alliance, which grew to become the world's largest global airline alliance.
Harris died at the age of 84 on July 14, 2016 in Peachtree City, Georgia.[2]
References change
- ↑ Rachel Tobin Ramos, “Atlanta author fires at Delta succession plan” Atlanta Business Chronicle, July 27, 2006
- ↑ "Former Delta President Hollis Harris Has Died: Business Travel News". www.businesstravelnews.com.
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