Larry Kellner
Larry Kellner | |
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Born | (1959-01-19) January 19, 1959 (age 65) Worthington, Minnesota, U.S. |
Education | University of South Carolina |
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Lawrence W. Kellner (born January 19, 1959) is the former CEO of Continental Airlines, having succeeded Gordon Bethune as CEO in December 2004. Prior to his arrival at Continental, he was the chief financial officer of American Savings Bank.[1] Kellner retired as the airline's chief executive at the end of December 2009. During his career at Continental, he previously was a vice president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer.[1] Kellner is president of Emerald Creek Group, LLC - a Texas-based private equity firm primarily focused on real estate and also is on the board of directors at ExxonMobil. He was Chairman of The Boeing Company from 2019 to 2024.[2]
Early life
Kellner was born in Worthington, Minnesota, and grew up in Sumter, South Carolina.[3] He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1981 with a degree in accounting.[4] He resides in Austin, Texas.
Kellner is the 2008 recipient of the Tony Jannus Award for distinguished achievement in commercial air transportation.[5] In July 2009, Continental announced Kellner's retirement as its CEO at the end of the year.[6]
Career
Kellner is the prior vice chairman of the Greater Houston Partnership, and that organization's current chairman.[7] Kellner was elected to Boeing's board of directors in 2011.[8] He is a trustee of Rice University.
Kellner used to be a member of the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, the organization's governing body.[9]
Awards and honors
Kellner was named Tony Jannus Award's Person of the Year for 2008.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Officer Biographies - Larry Kellner". Continental Airlines. 2007. Archived from the original on March 15, 2007. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ https://www.boeing.com/company/bios/lawrence-w-kellner-bio
- ^ ""Work together, win together" Larry Kellner tells students". Darla Moore School of Business - University of South Carolina. Archived from the original on December 16, 2008. Retrieved June 22, 2007.
- ^ "Notable alumni". University of South Carolina. Retrieved June 22, 2007.
- ^ Jackovics, Ted (March 28, 2008). "Continental Airlines Chairman To Receive Prestigious Jannus Award". The Tampa Tribune. Archived from the original on January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
- ^ Koenig, David (July 17, 2009). "Continental CEO Kellner stepping down". Associated Press. Retrieved July 17, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ Sixel, L.M. (January 12, 2011). "Partnership's chairman spells out his priorities". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ Mutzabaugh, Ben (October 7, 2011). "Boeing elects ex-Continental CEO to board". USA Today.
- ^ "Boy Scouts of America Annual Report 2011" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-11-14.
- ^ Tony Jannus Award (March 28, 2008). "[1]", press release via PR Newswire.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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Preceded by | Chairman of The Boeing Company 2019 – 2024 | Succeeded by Steve Mollenkopf |
Preceded by | Chairman and CEO of Continental Airlines 2004 – 2010 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | COO of Continental Airlines 2003 – 2004 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | President of Continental Airlines 2001 – 2003 | Succeeded by |
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- Trip 23 (1933)
- 1934 Boeing 247 crash
- Trip 4 (1935)
- Flight 34 (1936)
- 1943 Liberator crash at Whenuapai (1943)
- Flight 521 (1947)
- Flight 608 (1947)
- Flight 624 (1948)
- Flight 610 (1951)
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- 1955 MacArthur Airport United Airlines crash
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- Flight 629 (1955)
- 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision
- Flight 736 (1958)
- 1960 New York mid-air collision
- Flight 859 (1961)
- Flight 297 (1962)
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- Flight 232 (1989)
- Flight 585 (1991)
- Flight 826 (1997)
- Flight 175 (2001)
- Flight 93 (2001)
- Flight 1175 (2018)
- Flight 328 (2021)
accidents and incidents
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- Flight 3411 (2017)
- Flight 4933 (2019)
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- Flight 55 (2000)
- Flight 1883 (2006)
- Flight 1404 (2008)
accidents and incidents
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- Flight 2574 (1991)
- Flight 3407 (2009)
- Willis Tower (Chicago)
- 77 West Wacker Drive (Chicago)
- 1600 Smith Street (Houston)
- 600 Jefferson (Houston)
- American General Center (former)
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