Robert Crandall

Former Chairman and CEO, American Airlines

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Robert Crandall Biography

The Wall Street Journal has called Robert L. Crandall, former chairman and chief executive officer of AMR Corporation and American Airlines, "the man who changed the way the world flies." During his 25-year tenure at American Airlines, Crandall was instrumental in introducing several changes, which revolutionized the travel industry.

In 1973, Crandall sponsored a project to modernize American's SABRE computer reservations system, thus laying the groundwork for what eventually became The SABRE Group, now a leading provider of computing and communications services for airlines throughout the world. In 1975, Crandall created Super Saver fares, which introduced the concept of deep discounts for advance-purchase tickets. Subsequently, he led the development of the industry's first yield management system, a revenue-maximizing approach now used throughout the airline industry. In 1980, he created AAdvantage, the industry's first frequent flyer program, and in 1983, launched an expansion program which more than tripled American's size and transformed it from a medium-sized domestic carrier to one of the world's leading international airlines with revenues of more than $20 billion.

Crandall is currently a director at GoGo Inc. and Hipmunk, a privately held company.

Among the many national and trade publications that have honored Crandall for his achievements and executive leadership are BusinessWeek, Industry Week, Aviation Week and Space Technology, Financial Worldand Air Transport World. In April 1997, Crandall received the Horatio Alger Award, which honors individuals who have achieved success despite challenging life circumstances.

A native of Westerly, R.I., he is a 1957 graduate of the University of Rhode Island and received a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in 1960.

Crandall and his wife, Jan, live in Florida and Massachusetts. They have three adult children and seven grandchildren, and enjoy bridge, sailing and gardening.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/18/2024.

Robert Crandall Speaking Topics

  • Leading through Tough Times: Innovation, Technology, Execution

    Crandall’s extensive experience in managing transformational change gives him the expertise to offer audiences a look beyond the obvious and recognize the implications of change for their businesses. His presentations – customized for individual industries – draw on lessons learned during the upheavals which have transformed the world’s airline industry and emphasize the importance of effectively conceptualizing and executing business plans responsive to a rapidly changing political and economic environment. Using real world examples, Crandall shows how effective financial management, tough-minded decision making, innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and technological leadership are essential to business success.

  • Leading For Growth During Changing Times

    Crandall's extensive experience in managing transformational change gives him the expertise to offer audiences a chance to look beyond the obvious and recognize potential for growth during times of change. In his presentation, customized for your industry, Crandall talks about how to manage today's fast-moving enterprises and shares his nine fundamentals of leadership which will empower your group to conceptualize and execute an effective business plan. He also shows how to use effective financial management, forward-thinking marketing, new technologies, entrepreneurial concepts and proven leadership tools to grow business in today's economic and competitive climate.

Robert Crandall Videos

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Robert Crandall is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leading through Tough Times: Innovation, Technology, Execution and Leading For Growth During Changing Times. The estimated speaking fee range to book Robert Crandall for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Robert Crandall generally travels from FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Apollo Robbins, Josh Bersin, Frederick Smith, Tom Schuler and Nick Woodman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robert Crandall for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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