CHICAGO – UAL Corporation, parent company of United Airlines, announced today that it named Dennis Cary senior vice president of Marketing. In his new role, Cary is responsible for the development of marketing strategies and the implementation of marketing programs, including United's award-winning Mileage Plus® program. In addition, Cary will lead United's product development, customer research and united.com efforts.
"Dennis has exceptional problem-solving skills, a strong grasp of the issues we face and, even more importantly, he has a relentless focus on the customer and on ensuring that we deliver the right products, at the right time, at the right price," said John Tague, United's executive vice president-Marketing, Sales and Revenue.
Most recently, Cary served as United's vice president of Revenue Management, where he was responsible for pricing, inventory management, Global Distribution System (GDS) management and revenue forecasting.
Prior to joining United, Cary was president of American Airlines' AAdvantage® Marketing Programs. He joined American in 1991 and held various positions in that airline's planning and marketing groups, including head of Marketing and Sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Cary succeeds Martin White, who is leaving United to pursue other opportunities.
"During Martin White's time at United, he made a significant contribution to our marketing efforts, and we wish him well in the next phase of his career," Tague said.
About United
United Airlines (OTCBB: UALAQ.OB) is the world’s second largest airline, operating more than 3,500 flights a day on United, United Express and Ted to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C. With key global air rights in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Latin America, United is the largest international carrier based in the United States.* United is also a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides connections for our customers to more than 700 destinations in more than 130 countries worldwide. United’s nearly 62,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in many countries around the world. News releases and other information about United can be found at the company’s Web site at united.com.
* Measured by revenue passenger miles as reported to the U.S. Department of Transportation for 12 months ending September 2004, the most recent comparison data available.
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