Larry Kellner
American businessperson and corporate director, former CEO of Continental Airlines
Lawrence W. Kellner (born January 19, 1959) is a former CEO of Continental Airlines, having succeeded Gordon Bethune as CEO in December 2004. Prior to his arrival at Continental, he was the chief financial officer of American Savings Bank. Kellner retired as the airline's CEO at the end of December 2009. During his career at Continental, he previously was a vice president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer. He was chairman of The Boeing Company from 2019 to 2024.
Kellner is president of Emerald Creek Group, LLC - a Texas-based private equity firm primarily focused on real estate and is on the board of directors at ExxonMobil.
Early life
Kellner was born in Worthington, Minnesota, and grew up in Sumter, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1981 with a degree in accounting. He resides in Austin, Texas.
Kellner is the 2008 recipient of the Tony Jannus Award for distinguished achievement in commercial air transportation.
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