ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- John E. "Ned"
Walker, who served as Delta's Senior Vice President and Chief
Communications Officer during a period of growth and transition for
the company, is returning to Delta in a similar position with
increased responsibilities, effective Jan.
1, 2017. He will join as a member of the Delta
Leadership Committee and will report to Chief Executive
Officer Edward H. Bastian.
"I am delighted to bring Ned's talent and expertise
back to Delta. As we continue to take Delta to the next
level, Ned's knowledge of the company and the industry coupled with
his deep experience in communicating our progress and success will
be enormously invaluable," said Bastian, who became CEO in May.
Walker served as Delta's Chief Communications Officer from 2008
to 2014 after 25-plus years elsewhere in the airline industry, and
upon retiring continued as a senior advisor to the Delta executive
team.
"The opportunity to work again with Ed and the rest of the team
at an especially exciting time for Delta was compelling and made me
equally glad to return. Delta has led the industry for several
years and I look forward to working to continue that success,"
Walker said.
Walker takes over the CCO post from Kevin Shinkle, who has decided to leave Delta
and return to the Northeast to be near his family. "I want to
express my appreciation to Kevin for all he has accomplished since
he joined our team over two years ago. We wish him well in his
future endeavors," Bastian said.
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