ronaldl79
Member
What is your opinion of Gerard Arpey as American's CEO? How does he compare to his predecessors? Over the years, I've been fortunate to correspond with many CEOs (software, trucking, telecom, etc.) and Arpey strikes me as a very calm and "hands off" guy. On the outset, he doesn't appear to be a traditional "hardline" exec, but one who's in control of his image and presentation.
I've read articles, watched the CNBC documentary, etc., so what is he like behind the scenes? Are my impressions of him fairly valid?
To be quite honest, despite the issues at AA and elsewhere, seeing a fresh and young face at a major corporation is a plus. They are what I consider "Executive 2.0" types -- execs who aren't from the "old school" of thought and are capable of creative and modern thinking.
I've read articles, watched the CNBC documentary, etc., so what is he like behind the scenes? Are my impressions of him fairly valid?
To be quite honest, despite the issues at AA and elsewhere, seeing a fresh and young face at a major corporation is a plus. They are what I consider "Executive 2.0" types -- execs who aren't from the "old school" of thought and are capable of creative and modern thinking.