Delta Board of Directors Welcomes Judith McKenna as Newest Member

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Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has appointed Judith McKenna to its board of directors, effective February 7, 2025. McKenna, who recently retired as President and CEO of Walmart International in January 2024, brings extensive global management experience to Delta's board.

McKenna's 27-year tenure at Walmart included significant leadership roles, culminating in her position as President and CEO of Walmart International in 2018. She previously served as COO of Walmart U.S. and held key positions at Asda, Walmart's UK supermarket chain. Her board experience includes chairing Walmex and serving on the boards of Flipkart and PhonePe. She currently serves as a non-executive director at Unilever PLC.

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• Addition of experienced executive with global retail and operations expertise
• Strengthening of board diversity and international business perspective
• Brings significant customer service and employee management experience from leading global retailer

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ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines' (NYSE:DAL) board of directors today announced Judith McKenna as its newest member, effective February 7, 2025.

Ms. McKenna most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart International until her retirement in January 2024, where she was responsible for all aspects of Walmart's business outside the United States.

"We look forward to welcoming Judith to the Delta board of directors," said David Taylor, Delta's non-executive Chair of the Board. "Judith's deep leadership and global management experience, as well as her relentless passion for care for customers and employees throughout organizations, will contribute meaningfully to Delta's board." 

Ms. McKenna spent 27 years at Walmart in senior roles in the U.S. and internationally, culminating in her appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart International in 2018 after serving as Chief Operating Officer of Walmart U.S. and other leadership roles at Walmart. Before joining Walmart, Ms. McKenna served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Asda, Walmart's supermarket chain in the United Kingdom. She previously served as Chair of Walmex, Walmart's business across Mexico and Central America and a Mexican Bolsa listed company, and served on the boards of directors of Flipkart, an Indian E-commerce business, and PhonePe, a market leading Indian payments and financial services business. She currently serves as a non-executive director of Unilever PLC.

Ms. McKenna holds a law degree from the University of Hull in England, before earning her Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales accounting qualification at KPMG. She was awarded an honorary doctorate in law from the University of Hull in 2014.

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SOURCE Delta Air Lines

FAQ

When will Judith McKenna join Delta Air Lines (DAL) board of directors?

Judith McKenna will join Delta Air Lines' board of directors effective February 7, 2025.

What was Judith McKenna's previous role before joining DAL's board?

Judith McKenna served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart International until her retirement in January 2024.

How long did Judith McKenna work at Walmart before joining DAL's board?

Judith McKenna spent 27 years at Walmart in various senior roles both in the U.S. and internationally.

What other board positions does DAL's new director Judith McKenna hold?

Judith McKenna currently serves as a non-executive director of Unilever PLC and previously served as Chair of Walmex and on the boards of Flipkart and PhonePe.