Alaska Airlines names Lindsay-Rae McIntyre Chief People Officer

Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) appointed Lindsay-Rae McIntyre as Chief People Officer, effective April 1, 2026.

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Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) appointed Lindsay-Rae McIntyre as Chief People Officer, effective April 1, 2026. McIntyre brings 28+ years in HR leadership, including roles at Microsoft and IBM, and will oversee talent strategy, total rewards, employee experience, leadership development and HR operations.

She will report to CEO Ben Minicucci, join the Executive Committee, be based in Seattle, and succeed Andy Schneider, who became CEO of Horizon Air in September 2025.

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• 28+ years of HR and organizational leadership experience
• Will join Executive Committee and report directly to CEO on April 1, 2026
• Global HR experience from Microsoft and 20+ years at IBM

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• None.

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On Mar 30, the day this news came out, ALK closed 5.45% below the previous close.

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Key Figures

HR experience: 28+ years Employees: more than 30,000 people Destinations: more than 140 destinations +1 more

HR experience

28+ years

Lindsay-Rae McIntyre’s human resources and leadership background

Employees

more than 30,000 people

Combined workforce at Alaska and Hawaiian

Destinations

more than 140 destinations

Alaska Air Group network throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and Pacific

Alliance reach

over 1,000 destinations

oneworld alliance and additional partners’ global network

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Mar 13

5 events

1. Mar 13

   Conference appearance

   24h Move

   -1.7%

   Announced CEO fireside chat webcast at 2026 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference.

2. Feb 12

   Leadership promotion

   24h Move

   -3.1%

   Promoted Ben Brookman to VP Real Estate and Airport Affairs for growth support.

3. Feb 11

   Product update

   24h Move

   -2.8%

   Introduced new spring inflight menus across Alaska and Hawaiian brands.

4. Feb 02

   Rewards promotion

   24h Move

   +4.8%

   Launched year-long Atmos Rewards credit card sweepstakes with large point prizes.

5. Jan 30

   Training investment

   24h Move

   -4.6%

   Opened $200M+ Global Training Center consolidating frontline training capacity.

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• The Microsoft and IBM veteran brings decades of experience building strong teams, growing talent and scaling innovative enterprise solutions for global organizations 
• McIntyre will steward the growing global airline's people strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization's business objectives, cultural aspirations and operational excellence 

SEATTLE, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced the election of Lindsay-Rae McIntyre to chief people officer. In this role, McIntyre will oversee talent strategy, total rewards, employee experience, employee relations, leadership development, culture, and HR operations – helping to deliver on Alaska's vision to connect people to the world through a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care and performance.  

"Lindsay-Rae is an accomplished people leader with deep experience strengthening culture, leading complex global organizations and building talent development strategies that help teams thrive," said Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines. "She understands what it takes to support frontline employees and leaders alike, and we're excited to welcome her to Alaska as we grow our global footprint and continue our integration with Hawaiian Airlines." 

McIntyre brings 28+ years of human resources and organizational leadership experience, most recently serving as Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Vice President of Talent and Learning for Microsoft. She previously spent more than 20 years at IBM where she led global HR teams and lived in the U.S., Asia and the Middle East. She brings deep experience in talent acquisition, leadership development and workforce strategy, with a focus on enabling frontline teams and strengthening culture at scale. 

"I'm honored to join Alaska Airlines and the more than 30,000 people at Alaska and Hawaiian who deliver for guests every day," McIntyre said. "I look forward to partnering with leaders and employees across the company to support an engaged workforce and a strong, values-driven culture." 

McIntyre succeeds Andy Schneider, who became the chief executive officer of Horizon Air, Alaska's regional affiliate, in September 2025. McIntyre, who will report directly to CEO Ben Minicucci and serve on the company's Executive Committee, will begin April 1 and will be based in Seattle. 

About Alaska Air Group 
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. We are a global airline with hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. We deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. We'll serve new destinations in Europe beginning in spring 2026: Rome, London and Reykjavík, Iceland. Alaska is a member of the oneworld alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem points for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about what's happening at Alaska and Hawaiian. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK." 

 

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SOURCE Alaska Air Group

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Who is Lindsay-Rae McIntyre and what role did Alaska Air Group (ALK) assign her on March 30, 2026?

She was named Chief People Officer, effective April 1, 2026. According to the company, McIntyre will lead talent, total rewards, employee experience and HR operations for Alaska and Hawaiian.

When will Lindsay-Rae McIntyre start as Chief People Officer at Alaska (ALK) and where will she be based?

McIntyre begins on April 1, 2026 and will be based in Seattle. According to the company, she will report to CEO Ben Minicucci and join the Executive Committee.

What experience does Lindsay-Rae McIntyre bring to Alaska Air Group (ALK)?

She brings over 28 years of HR experience, including roles as Chief Diversity Officer and VP at Microsoft and 20+ years at IBM. According to the company, she has global leadership and frontline enabling experience.

Who did Lindsay-Rae McIntyre succeed as Chief People Officer and what happened to her predecessor at Alaska (ALK)?

She succeeds Andy Schneider, who became CEO of Horizon Air in September 2025. According to the company, Schneider moved to lead Alaska's regional affiliate earlier in 2025.

How will Lindsay-Rae McIntyre's appointment affect Alaska Air Group's (ALK) integration with Hawaiian Airlines?

Her role will support people strategy during integration and growth. According to the company, McIntyre will steward alignment of culture, talent and operations as Alaska expands its global footprint.