Delta Promotes New President, Names COO in Leadership Changes

Delta names new president, COO amid major shuffling of executives

The chain of command at Delta Air Lines is shifting as John Laughter, chief of operations and president of Delta TechOps, retires after more than 30 years with the airline.

Delta promotes new president, names COO in leadership changes

Delta Air Lines is reshaping its executive leadership as the company positions itself for long-term growth and the next generation of airline travelers.

Delta reshuffles leadership team after operations chief retirement

Delta Air Lines is making several leadership changes as a longtime operations leader prepares to retire and other executives move into new roles.

Delta announces leadership changes as John Laughter retires

In a memo to Delta employees, CEO Ed Bastian shared leadership changes that support Delta’s vision to build the world’s leading airline for the next generation of customers and employees. “Our success always relies on our ability to operate as one team, with shared values that reflect and strengthen our people-focused culture, elevating Delta to be the brand of choice for our customers,” Bastian said. “These changes demonstrate Delta’s deep benc…

Delta Announces Leadership Changes as Operations Chief John Laughter Retires - The Bulkhead Seat

Delta Air Lines has unveiled a series of leadership changes as longtime operations leader John Laughter prepares to retire after a 30-year career with the airline. The leadership reshuffle, announced by CEO Ed Bastian in a memo to employees, is designed to strengthen Delta’s executive team and support the company’s long-term strategy of building what it describes as the world’s leading airline for the next generation of customers and employees. …

Delta names new president, COO and CFO in leadership changes

Delta Air Lines announced a slate of leadership changes on March 5, 2026, promoting a new president, naming a new chief operating officer and chief financial officer, and installing a new chief marketing and product officer, with the moves tied in part to the planned retirement of longtime operations leader John Laughter at the end of April.  Delta said it has promoted Peter Carter to President and elevated Dan Janki to Chief Operating Officer a…