United Airlines

Industries Transportation

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United Airlines is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Transportation industry. Scott Kirby and Edward M. Philip serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $85,290 to Republican causes and $501,981 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, United Airlines currently holds a ‘High’ rating.

Business Roundtable
CEO Action Pledge
Civic Alliance Pledge
OneTen Coalition

Company Leadership

Scott Kirby
CEO at United Airlines

Scott Kirby

Scott Kirby serves as CEO & Board Member of United Airlines. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Kirby has worked for United Airlines for 8 years. He serves CVS Health as a Board Member. Outside of his professional occupation, Kirby is also affiliated with the Business Roundtable Inc. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from the United States Air Force Academy and an M.S. from The George Washington University. Additionally, he has engaged in political giving, donating $40,640 to Republican causes and $29,500 to Democrat causes.

Edward M. Philip
Chairman at United Airlines

Edward M. Philip

Edward M. Philip, currently serving as Chairman at United Airlines Holdings based in Chicago, IL, boasts a seven-year tenure at the company. He possesses a broad spectrum of corporate affiliations, contributing his expertise to several notable entities, including BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (4 years), REI (5 years), and Bombardier Recreational Products (18 years). He has previously been affiliated with Hasbro (20 years), Spartan (7 years), Highland Consumer Partners (11 years), Trupanion (3 years), Decision Matrix Group (2 years), Lycos Media (8 years), The Walt Disney Company (5 years), Morgan Stanley (less than 1 year), and Salomon Brothers Inc. (2 years). His nonprofit affiliations include Operation Mend- UCLA Health and his previous contributions to Partners in Health. His educational background includes a B.S. in Math and Economics from Vanderbilt University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.

Political Contributions of Leadership

Republican Support
Democratic Support
$85,290 $501,981