Gordon Bethune

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Gordon Bethune (born August 1941) was CEO of Continental Airlines from 1994 until his retirement at the end of 2004. From 1996 on he also served as chairman of the board.

Bethune holds a commercial pilot certificate with type ratings in the Douglas DC-3, Boeing 757, and Boeing 767. Bethune was known for ensuring that he received some time as pilot when taking delivery of a new Continental Airlines Boeing 767 from Boeing and repositioning it from Seattle to Houston.

Bethune released his book, From Worst to First : Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback, in 1999.

Son of a crop duster. Science degree from Abilene Christian University, business management degree from Harvard University. Was an executive at Boeing.

Personal

Bethune lives in Houston, Texas. He is separated and has three adult children.

External links

• [PBS: Mastering the Art of Corporate Reinvention]
• [Gordon Bethune Executive Profile]

 

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