Delta Air Lines Announces Major Leadership Reshuffle, Appointing New President, COO, and CFO

Delta Air Lines announced significant changes to its executive leadership team, prompted by the upcoming retirement of its Chief of Operations. The reshuffle includes the appointment of a new President, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 1, 2026.

Key Details

• Retirement: John E. Laughter, Executive Vice President - Chief of Operations, will retire effective April 30, 2026.
• Key Appointments: Effective April 1, 2026, Peter W. Carter will be appointed President, Daniel C. Janki (current CFO) will become Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer, and Erik S. Snell will be promoted to Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer.
• Internal Promotions: The appointments represent promotions from within Delta's existing leadership team, with the new appointees previously serving as Chief External Affairs Officer, CFO, and Chief Customer Experience Officer, respectively.