FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- American
Airlines Group Inc. today announced Ron
DeFeo will join the company as Vice President – Global
Communications. In this role, DeFeo will report to Elise Eberwein, Executive Vice President -
People and Communications and will oversee media relations, social
media, employee communications, creative services, employee
engagement and community relations. DeFeo's appointment fills the
role vacated earlier this year due to a retirement.
"Ron will lead a team of energetic and talented communication
professionals whose mission is to facilitate a culture of
collaboration and sharing of knowledge," said Eberwein. "Ron
possesses an in-depth, demonstrated understanding of servant
leadership, and is the perfect leader to further our mission to
equip frontline employees with the knowledge and information they
need to succeed, as well as facilitate effective two-way
communication among all of our key stakeholders. We welcome Ron to
American, and look forward to his many contributions."
DeFeo most recently served as Senior Vice President of
Communications for Darden Restaurants where he oversaw internal and
external communications. Previously, he led media relations and
brand strategies for The Home Depot, managing social media,
reputation and issues management and crisis communications. He also
served on the public relations agency side, working four years with
Ketchum.
DeFeo holds a bachelor's degree in communication from
DePauw University and a Master of
Business Administration from The University of
Georgia. He serves on the Board of Advisors for The Plank
Center for Leadership in Public Relations, and is a founding member
of Page Up, the Arthur W. Page Society's development organization
for senior communications executives. He will relocate to
Dallas/Fort Worth with his wife,
Courtney, and their two children.
About American Airlines Group
American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) is the holding company for
American Airlines and US Airways. Together with regional partners,
operating as American Eagle and US Airways Express, the airlines
operate an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350
destinations in more than 50 countries. American is a founding
member of the oneworld alliance, whose members and
members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily
flights to 150 countries. This year American topped Fortune
Magazine's list of best business turnarounds and its stock was
added to the S&P 500 index. Connect with American on
Twitter @AmericanAir and
at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
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