--- title: "American Airlines CEO: Think Like a Startup" description: "American Airlines CEO: Think Like a Startup" image: https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock_000000432883Medium.jpg --- [![bsg_october2017.png](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/bsg_october2017.png?width=515&name=bsg_october2017.png "bsg_october2017.png")](https://bsgtv-2361806-hs-sites-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/) ** - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#)** - [Sub NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#) - [Sub NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#) - [Sub NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#) - [Sub NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#) - [ NEW NAV](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/american-airlines-ceo-think-like-a-startup#) ![specialty-header-image-2.png](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Site_Images/headers/specialty-header-image-2.png?width=1350&name=specialty-header-image-2.png "specialty-header-image-2.png") # BSG From the Boardroom A curated selection of executive opportunities, industry highlights, and unique insights in executive search. ## American Airlines CEO: Think Like a Startup ![iStock_000000432883Medium.jpg](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/iStock_000000432883Medium.jpg?width=710&height=896&name=iStock_000000432883Medium.jpg) Do many of us see opportunity in crisis? American Airlines CEO Doug Parker did when he joined America West as CEO just 10 days before the September 11, 2001 attacks. In spite of initial roadblocks, Parker successfully lobbied for an emergency bailout loan for the embattled carrier. He also heralded a new era of airline consolidation. He headed up initiatives leading to the merger of U.S. Airways and American Airlines—now the world’s largest airline, valued at $42.7 billion. How? Parker shares strategies—not least of which is old-fashioned hard work. [READ MORE »](http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/american-airlines-ceo-think-startup?utm_source=Stanford+Business&utm_campaign=ff65749f8b-Stanford-Business-Impact-Issue-83-3-6-2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0b5214e34b-ff65749f8b-73773385&ct=t(Stanford-Business-Impact-Issue-83-3-6-2016)) [![Links To Leadership July 2017 Issue](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2361806/7646f218-8086-4b6a-a1be-4fa960149398.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2361806/7646f218-8086-4b6a-a1be-4fa960149398) -by [Clark Waterfall](https://www.bostonsearchgroup.com/blog/author/clark-waterfall) on Aug 2, 2016 3:54:37 AM Find me on: [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/BSGTeamVentures/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkwaterfall) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/CH20fall) Looking for something? 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