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United Airlines Friday said it’s promoted Michael Leskinen to chief financial officer and executive vice president.
He will replace Gerry Laderman, who is retiring in September 2024 after working for the airline for more than 30 years.
In his new roles at the Chicago-based carrier (Nasdaq: UAL), Leskinen will oversee corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax, accounting, investor relations, procurement, internal audit, risk management and corporate strategy, as well as join the executive team.
“With two decades of experience on Wall Street and five years as a leading finance executive at United, Mike brings a unique understanding of the public markets combined with an in-depth understanding of our airline and our industry," said United CEO Scott Kirby in a statement.
Leskinen joined United in 2018 as managing director of investor relations. He was promoted to vice president of corporate development and investor relations in 2019, and added the title of president of United Airlines Ventures in 2021. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Asset Management from 2013–2017 and at Oppenheimer Funds from 2009–2013.
The announcement comes after United announced record second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $5.03 on revenues that rose 17% to $14.2 billion. United is expected to announce its third-quarter earnings on Oct. 17.
