What Happened?
Houston, TX-based Continental Airlines has promoted Robert Edwards to Chief Information Officer.
About the Company
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2019, Continental generated sales of €44.5 billion and currently employs more than 232,000 people in 59 countries and markets.
About the Person
Robert S. Edwards, also known as Bob, serves as the Chief Executive Manager of Nybble Limited. Mr. Edwards served as Senior Vice President of Technology Transition at United Air Lines Inc. and United Continental Holdings, Inc. Mr. Edwards served as the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of United Continental Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary, Continental Airlines, Inc. since May 2011. Mr. Edwards was responsible for the effective implementation and management of technology solutions to support all aspects of United’s businesses and programs. He served as Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President at United Air Lines Inc. since May 2011. From October 2010 to April 2011, he served as Vice President of IT Business Management at United. Before joining United, he served as Vice President of Systems Operations at Continental Airlines from September 2006 to September 2010. From January 2000 to August 2006, he served as Staff Vice President of Systems Operations of Continental. Mr. Edwards joined Continental in 1979. With more than 35 years in the airline industry, he has held management positions in Cargo, Airport Services, Flight Operations and Technology. He has been a Director of Farelogix Inc. since July 20, 2015. He serves on the Board of Directors of Aviation Spectrum Resources, Inc. and represents the Airline on the Technology Information Committee for the Greater Houston Partnership. Mr. Edwards attended the University of Missouri, Kansas City and El Camino College Torrance, CA.
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