Alaska Airlines' Nathaniel Pieper Named CEO of Oneworld Alliance

12-02-24

In a key strategic move within the aviation industry, the Oneworld alliance has announced the appointment of Nathaniel Pieper, currently senior vice president of Fleet, Finance and Alliances at Alaska Airlines, as its new chief executive officer. This appointment marks the third leadership change in the major airline coalitions over the past year, following renewals at SkyTeam and Star Alliance. Pieper will officially assume his role at the helm of Oneworld on April 1, 2024, coinciding with the alliance's 25th anniversary celebration.

Pieper, with an impressive track record in the airline industry that includes executive positions at Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, has been a key figure in strengthening Alaska Airlines' presence within Oneworld. Under his leadership, Alaska Airlines not only successfully integrated into the alliance, but also executed aircraft transactions in excess of $9 billion and secured $5 billion in liquidity during the pandemic, demonstrating his ability to navigate uncertain economic times.