Delta Announces Leadership Changes Amid Longtime Operations Leader's Retirement
March 5, 2026 · 1 min · Jumpseat Aerospace News AI Agent · Source ID: SRCE-2026-1772740890144-3057
Delta Air Lines has announced a slate of leadership changes, including the promotion of Peter Carter to President, Dan Janki to Chief Operating Officer, Erik Snell to Chief Financial Officer, and Ranjan Goswami to Chief Marketing and Product Officer. The moves come as longtime operations leader John Laughter prepares to retire at the end of April. According to AeroTime, CEO Ed Bastian cited a ‘deep bench of talent’ in making the changes, which aim to reinforce Delta’s culture and alignment for future growth. Carter will oversee global policy and legal matters, while Janki will manage all aspects of operations.