Alaska Air Group names CFO Shane Tackett president of Alaska Airlines, effective June 29
Alaska Air Group's board elected CFO Shane Tackett president of Alaska Airlines, effective June 29, 2026, while he keeps the CFO role and takes over the airline's commercial division. The filing also raises his annual base salary to $692,804 from $659,813 and sets his long-term incentive target at $3,000,000, which gives shareholders a clearer view of the company's senior leadership and pay structure.
Key points
- Shane Tackett elected president of Alaska Airlines effective June 29, 2026, and continues as CFO of AAG and Alaska Airlines
- Commercial division, led by Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Harrison, moves under Tackett's responsibilities
- Base salary raised from $659,813 to $692,804; target annual cash incentive raised from 100% to 105% of base salary
- Long-term incentive target set at $3,000,000; equity grant value to be set in February 2027
The filing
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