As CEO of Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian leads a team of 80,000 global professionals building the world’s premier international airline. A 20-year Delta veteran, Ed leads Delta’s long-term strategy and champions Delta’s shared values of honesty, integrity, respect, perseverance, and servant leadership. He grew up in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

As S.V.P. & COO, John Laughter leads the global teams responsible for industry-leading safe, reliable operations across the globe with oversight of Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance, Flight Operations and Technical Operations. John holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School.

As President of Delta TechOps Services Group (DTSG) and S.V.P. of Delta TechOps, Don Mitacek is responsible for the DTSG aftermarket business and driving the maintenance strategies for TechOps. Don attended Lewis University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance Management and has an MBA from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California.

As Senior Vice President, TechOps Operations and Supply Chain, Mahendra oversees Line and Base Maintenance, Engineering, Quality & Safety, TechOps Support and Cabin Operations, along with the TechOps Supply Chain organization and IFEC team. Mahendra brings over 20 years of aviation experience and industry knowledge to Delta Air Lines. He holds an MBA in marketing and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Mumbai, India.

As Vice President of Business Operations for DTSG, Penny provides oversight of Customer Service, Strategy, Product Development, Business Performance & Technology. Penny’s aviation career began at Northwest Airlines and since then, she has spent 16+ years in various areas of the airline ranging from inventory forecasting to systems analysis & warranty, information technology, supply chain sourcing & leading M&A transactions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree from University of Madras, India.

As Vice President of DTSG Sales & Marketing, Basil leads our MRO with a strategic focus on sustained growth. Basil has more than 30 years of industry knowledge and experience with aircraft and engine equipment manufacturers. He holds a B.S.E. in AeroSpace Engineering from Texas A&M University and a M.S.E. in AeroSpace Engineering from University of Michigan.

As Vice President of Operations for DTSG, Mike will oversee operations including Engine & Component Maintenance Operations, Service Delivery, Product Quality & Continuous Improvement, Supplier Operations and Delta Material Services. Mike has 30 years in the industry and in addition to his experience leading operations teams at TechOps, he holds an MBA from the University of Georgia, a BA from Georgia State University, and certifications in Lean Production Systems Design and Constraints Management.

As President of Delta Material Services, Robert is responsible for leading a team of experienced aviation professionals tasked with building a world class aviation material trading and management business. Robert has over 15 years of experience in the aviation industry in the engineering, engine maintenance, and fleet management divisions for Delta Air Lines. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

As President of Delta Flight Products, Rick Salanitri oversees all aspects of DFP. Rick is passionate about improving the onboard experience. He previously held engineering and leadership roles in the U.S. Department of Defense and interior modification and manufacturing companies. Rick joined the Onboard Product team at Delta in 2015, leading Wi‐Fi and In‐Flight Entertainment initiatives. Rick earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University and an MBA from Wake Forest University.