CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines
Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced today that Laysha Ward is joining its Board of Directors.
Ward, currently Executive Vice President and Chief External
Engagement Officer of Target Corporation, brings an impressive
resume with more than three decades of corporate leadership
experience to the UAL Board.
"Laysha and her credentials are the right addition to our
already strong board of directors at a pivotal moment for our
company," said United CEO Scott
Kirby. "United will benefit from Laysha's insight on a wide
range of topics that will be essential to our success as we recover
from the impact of COVID-19, including her expertise in the areas
of community and stakeholder engagement, corporate responsibility
and diversity, equity and inclusion."
"When we began the search for a new board member, we were
focused on finding a leader with both strong business acumen and a
unique perspective that will help United capitalize on our
strengths as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis," said Oscar Munoz, Executive Chairman of United
Airlines. "I'm eager for Laysha to get started because I know she
will add value right away as we evaluate the strategic
opportunities for United Airlines and its incredibly bright
future."
"At a pivotal time for the airline industry, I look forward to
joining the UAL board and helping the company fulfill its purpose
of connecting people and uniting the world," said Ward.
In addition to her executive role at Target Corporation, Ward
serves on the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Advisory Board,
the Stanford Center for Longevity Advisory Council, and is a member
of the Executive Leadership Council, the Economic Clubs of
New York and Chicago, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and The
Links. Ward also serves on the board of directors of Denny's
Corporation, as well as the boards of Greater MSP, the Minnesota
Orchestra, and the Northside Achievement Zone.
About United
United's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the
World." For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on
Twitter and Instagram or connect on Facebook. The common stock of
United's parent, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., is traded on the
Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".
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