Bradley D. Tilden

Former Chairman, President and CEO, Alaska Air Group, Inc.

Bradley D. Tilden
Biography of Bradley D. Tilden

Boeing director since: 2025

Professional highlights:

  • Executive Chairman, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (2021-2022)
  • Chairman, President and CEO, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (2014-2021)
  • President and CEO, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (2012-2014)
  • President, Alaska Airlines, Inc. (2008-2012)
  • Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Alaska Airlines, Inc. (2002-2008)
  • Chief Financial Officer, Alaska Airlines, Inc. (2000-2002)
  • Vice President, Finance and Controller, Alaska Airlines, Inc. (1994-2000)

Independent: Yes

Other current public company directorships:

  • Matson, Inc.

As the former Chairman, President and CEO of Alaska Air Group, Mr. Tilden brings to the Board extensive airline and aerospace industry experience developed during his more than 30 years of service in key leadership positions at Alaska Airlines. Mr. Tilden led a highly regulated airline, committed to safety, customer service, industry-leading operations, and profitable growth. He possesses a deep understanding of airline customer requirements (including with respect to environmental performance), operational and supply chain management, safety and regulatory compliance regimes, human capital management, and strategic planning. Mr. Tilden fostered a culture of integrity and operational excellence during his leadership of Alaska Airlines’ more than 23,000 employees, a significant portion of whom were covered by collective bargaining agreements. In addition, he has extensive finance and accounting knowledge, including from his experience serving as Chief Financial Officer and as Vice President, Finance and Controller at Alaska Airlines. Mr. Tilden is an aviation enthusiast who flies regularly and holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license. Mr. Tilden has deep ties to Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, where he has lived for more than three decades.

Mr. Tilden is a member of the Aerospace Safety Committee and the Finance Committee.