United realigns leadership to “most effectively” meet opportunities of the next phase.

As part of its post-merger with Continental, United Continental Holdings has realigned its senior management team and board.

As part a mean of “most effectively” meeting opportunities of the next phase, the Board of Directors appointed United chief executive Jeff Smisek as chairman.

Effective 31 December this year, Mr Smisek will replace outgoing chairman, Glenn Tilton, who will remain as a member of the board.