US EditionAlaska Air Group appoints former Deloitte executive and proud Seattleite, Pete Shimer, to the board of directors
- Alaska Air Group appointed Pete Shimer, former Deloitte interim CEO and Seattle native, to its board of directors effective May 8, 2025, in Seattle.
- Shimer's election followed Ken Thompson's retirement after 25 years on the board, including as founding member of the Safety Committee.
- Shimer brings 41 years of financial and operational expertise from Deloitte, will serve on the Audit and Safety Committees, and holds a University of Washington accounting degree.
- CEO Ben Minicucci praised Shimer's operational and financial expertise, commitment to Seattle, and his trusted advisory role that improved key decisions and company strength.
- With Shimer's addition, Alaska Air Group's board has nine independent directors, continuing its governance and supporting strategic oversight for the NYSE-traded company.
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Alaska Air Group appoints former Deloitte executive and proud Seattleite, Pete Shimer, to the board of directors - PressReach
Shimer will fill the seat left by Ken Thompson who retires after 25 years of service SEATTLE, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced today the election of Pete Shimer to the company’s board of directors. Shimer began as an auditor and has since held numerous C-suite positions at international public accounting firm Deloitte, most recently serving as its interim chief executive officer. Shimer retires from Deloitte this mont…
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