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10 American Airlines finance leaders
These ten American Airlines finance leaders hold or have held controller, treasurer, vice president of finance, FP&A and managing director of finance roles at American Airlines. A reader can learn from them how finance at a large airline handles planning, accounting, treasury and support for individual divisions.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amelia Anderson
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director, Assistant Treasurer · American Airlines
Former Managing Director, Assistant Treasurer at American Airlines (2013–2018). Former Managing Director, Corporate Finance & Treasury (2012–2013) and Director, Corporate Finance (2009–2012) at US Airways (now American Airlines), and former Assistant Treasurer (1998–2004) and Director, Corporate Audit (2004–2007) at Phelps Dodge (now Freeport-McMoRan Inc.).
Angie Owens
LinkedInExperience: SVP & Corporate Controller · American Airlines
SVP & Corporate Controller at American Airlines since 2023, and VP & Controller at American Airlines since 2019, with both roles listed as current in Finance & Accounting. Former Managing Director, Corporate Accounting (1997–2002) and Corporate Accounting Manager (1992–1996) at American Airlines, and former CEO of American Airlines Federal Credit Union (2007–2018).
Anne Bernath
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis · American Airlines
Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis at American Airlines since 2024; the profile says the role leads operating, capital and long-term financial planning, flight profitability, fleet planning, and financial and labor analysis. Former Managing Director, Financial Planning (2022–2024), Managing Director, Division Finance (2021–2022), Managing Director, Corporate Accounting (2017–2021) and Director, Corporate Accounting (2014–2017) at American Airlines.
Brandon Kahle
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Finance · American Airlines
Vice President Finance at American Airlines since 2017, with SVP Regionals and Business Transformation (since 2026) and VP Business Transformation (since 2023) also listed as current. Former Vice President Regional Planning and Operations at American Airlines (2021–2023), and the profile also lists Managing Director Division Finance there (2016–2017).
Heather Garboden
LinkedInExperience: Vice President FP&A and Corporate Development · American Airlines
Former Vice President FP&A and Corporate Development (2020–2023) and Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (2016–2018) at American Airlines, and Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer there since 2025. Former Senior Vice President American Eagle & Cargo (2023–2025). The profile cites financial planning, budgeting and long-term forecasting, mergers & acquisitions and Board of Directors presentations.
Ken Coggin
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director, Commercial and Admin Finance · American Airlines
Managing Director, Commercial and Admin Finance at American Airlines since 2022, where the profile says he leads a finance team providing controllership and FP&A support for all divisions except operations and IT. Former Director, Commercial Finance at American Airlines (2021–2022), and former Director, Marketing and Loyalty Finance (2011–2019) and CFO, DAL Global Services (2010–2011) at Delta Air Lines.
Otto Grunow
LinkedInExperience: MD Finance Europe & Pacific · American Airlines
MD Finance Europe & Pacific at American Airlines since 2012; the profile lists strategic and business planning, financial control and reporting, accounting and payroll functions, and governmental and industry affairs. Former General Manager, Joint Business (2010–2012), Associate General Counsel (2003–2010) and Managing Director, International Affairs (1999–2003) at American Airlines.
Sam Mendenhall
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director Controller · American Airlines
Former Managing Director Controller at American Airlines (2011–2016), and VP, Cargo Operations at American Airlines since 2021. Former Managing Director, Corporate Financial Analysis (2009–2011) and Managing Director, Controller Airports Division (2004–2009) at US Airways (now American Airlines), and Managing Director, Crew Scheduling and Support at American Airlines (2016–2021).
Seth Mueller
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director, Technical Operations & IT Finance · American Airlines
Managing Director, Technical Operations & IT Finance at American Airlines since 2025. Former Director, IT Finance (2021–2025), Sr. Manager, Corporate Development & Planning (2020–2021) and Sr. Manager, Corporate Planning & Execution (2018–2020) at American Airlines.
Thomas Weir
LinkedInExperience: Vice President and Treasurer · American Airlines
Vice President and Treasurer at American Airlines, a role the profile lists from 2013 with no end date, and Principal at Cholla Advisory, LLC since 2024. Former VP & Treasurer at US Airways (now American Airlines) (2000–2013), Senior Advisor at Plane View Partners (2021–2024) and Sales Finance Director at Airbus North America (1988–2000).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's finance area to your question, since controllership, treasury, FP&A and division finance each see different parts of an airline's decisions. Check each role's dates so you know whether someone speaks from a current seat or from an earlier one.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does an airline's finance team build its operating and capital plans, including fleet and labor costs?
- 02What does treasury focus on at a large airline, from liquidity to financing aircraft?
- 03How do division finance teams support commercial, operations and technology leaders with budgets and controls?
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