Alaska Air Group announces new President/CEO and CFO

Alaska Air Group announced (14-Jun-2010) several senior leadership changes at the company and its subsidiary Horizon Air, as follows:

• Horizon Air President and CEO: Jeff Pinneo is retiring from the role after eight years in the position and more than 28 years working at Horizon and sister carrier, Alaska Airlines. Glenn Johnson, formerly Alaska Air Group's CFO and Executive VP Finance, was elected President of Horizon Air. Mr Pinneo will remain at Horizon Air for several months to aid in the transition;
• CFO: Brandon Pedersen, previously Alaska Air Group's VP Finance and Controller, was elected CFO of Alaska Air Group. [more - Press Release] [more - SEC Filing]