Meeting

CEO Speaker Series With Scott Kirby of United Airlines

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Kamil Krzaczynski / Reuters

Speaker

J. Scott Kirby

Chief Executive Officer, United Airlines

Presider

Blair W. Effron

Cofounder, Centerview Partners; Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Council on Foreign Relations

CEO Speaker Series

Scott Kirby discusses the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on the travel industry, United Airlines’ commitment to sustainability and other company-wide initiatives, and lessons learned throughout his career.

The CEO Speaker Series is a unique forum for leading global CEOs to share their insights on issues at the center of commerce and foreign policy, and to discuss the changing role of business globally.

Explore More on Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Fentanyl and the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

Opioid addiction has become one of the United States’ biggest killers, endangering public health, the economy, and national security. But closing the floodgates on fentanyl poses a significant foreign policy challenge.

Backgrounder by Claire Klobucista and Mariel Ferragamo December 22, 2023

Drug Policy

The President’s Inbox Recap: The Fentanyl Epidemic

Precursor chemicals from abroad are fueling America’s fentanyl epidemic.

Blog Post by Michelle Kurilla June 2, 2023 The Water's Edge

India

The Quad’s Longevity Might Hinge on Its Health Plan

Even though China might have spurred the Quad’s initial health response, the answer to its longevity lies in building sustainable future coordination.

Article by Manjari Chatterjee Miller May 30, 2023 Asia Program

Explore More on Public Health Threats and Pandemics

Top Stories on CFR