Howard Putnam’s ultimate objective is “bottom line improvement.” He believes cultures that place “people” as their #1 priority have the greatest long-term impact and success.
Howard is the former CEO of the highly successful Southwest Airlines whose foundation and culture places people first. Later, when recruited to be the CEO of failing Braniff International, he was the 1st CEO to successfully restructure a major airline into, through, and out of Chapter 11. Earlier he spent over twenty years with United Airlines, his final position being Group VP of Marketing.
He has been an entrepreneur, served as a director of several startup technology companies, and is an author, speaker and advisor on business issues, change, leadership and ethics.
HarperCollins published his first book, The Winds of Turbulence and Harvard University wrote a case study on his Braniff experiences, “The Ethics of Bankruptcy.” He has an MBA in Marketing from the University of Chicago and attended Harvard’s Advanced Management Program.
Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines, is available through IMG Speakers Bureau for speaking engagements. Howard Putnam is also available for corporate meetings and events, business seminars, panel discussions, and much more. Please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or speakers@imgworld.com for more information on booking Howard Putnam.
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