Alaska Airlines Names CFO as New President

Alaska Air promotes Shane Tackett to president

Shane Tackett will add the airline's commercial organization to his responsibilities starting June 29.

Alaska Airlines names CFO as new president

Tackett’s promotion comes as the airline navigates challenging macroeconomic factors, including rising fuel costs and weakening consumer demand for travel.

Alaska Airlines names new president

Alaska Airlines announced its CFO, Shane Tackett, as its new president.

Alaska names new president amid Hawaiian integration

Alaska Airlines has named longtime executive Shane Tackett President and Chief Financial Officer, expanding his CFO role as Alaska Air Group continues integrating Hawaiian Airlines. The appointment takes effect on June 29, 2026. Tackett will report to Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicucci and remain on the company’s executive committee. Tackett will continue to oversee finance, fleet management, investor relations, supply chain, internal audit and …

Alaska Airlines Appoints New President

Shane Tackett will officially start in the role on June 29.