Stephen Wolf
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Stephen M. Wolf assumed his current position as chairman of R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
in March 2004. He has been the managing partner of Alpilles, LLC, since April 1, 2003. In April 2009 he became chairman of Trilantic Capital Partners
which was previously Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking. Before becoming managing partner of Alpilles, Mr. Wolf was chairman of US Airways
. Mr. Wolf was chairman and chief executive officer of US Airways from January 16, 1996 until November 18, 1998 when he turned over his chief executive officer title to another executive. Prior to joining US Airways, Mr. Wolf had served since 1994 as senior advisor to Lazard Frères. From 1987 until it was purchased by its employees in July 1994 he was chairman and chief executive officer of UAL Corporation
and United Airlines, Inc.
Mr. Wolf's aviation career began in 1966 with American Airlines
, where he rose to the position of vice president of the western division. He joined Pan American World Airways
as a senior vice president in 1981 and became president and chief operating officer of Continental Airlines
in 1982. In 1984, he became president and chief executive officer of Republic Airlines
, where he served until 1986 at which time he orchestrated the company's merger with Northwest Airlines
. Thereafter, he served as chairman and chief executive officer of Tiger International, Inc. and Flying Tiger Line
where he oversaw the sale of the company to Federal Express. Mr. Wolf serves as a member of the board of directors of R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
, Philip Morris International
, Chrysler Group, LLC and is an Honorary Trustee of The Brookings Institution
.
Mr. Wolf holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from San Francisco State University
.
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
RR Donnelley is a Fortune 500 company based in Chicago, Illinois, that provides print and related services. Corporate headquarters are located at 111 S. Wacker Drive.- History:...
in March 2004. He has been the managing partner of Alpilles, LLC, since April 1, 2003. In April 2009 he became chairman of Trilantic Capital Partners
Trilantic Capital Partners
Trilantic Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on leveraged buyout and growth capital investments in middle-market companies across a range of industries in the US and Europe. The firm was formerly known as Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking , the buyout arm of Lehman Brothers...
which was previously Lehman Brothers Merchant Banking. Before becoming managing partner of Alpilles, Mr. Wolf was chairman of US Airways
US Airways
US Airways, Inc. is a major airline based in the U.S. city of Tempe, Arizona. The airline is an operating unit of US Airways Group and is the sixth largest airline by traffic and eighth largest by market value in the country....
. Mr. Wolf was chairman and chief executive officer of US Airways from January 16, 1996 until November 18, 1998 when he turned over his chief executive officer title to another executive. Prior to joining US Airways, Mr. Wolf had served since 1994 as senior advisor to Lazard Frères. From 1987 until it was purchased by its employees in July 1994 he was chairman and chief executive officer of UAL Corporation
UAL Corporation
UAL Corporation is the former name of United Continental Holdings an airline holding company, incorporated in Delaware with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. UAL held a 100 percent controlling interest in United Air Lines, Inc., one of the world's largest air carriers, and is a founding member of...
and United Airlines, Inc.
Mr. Wolf's aviation career began in 1966 with American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines, Inc. is the world's fourth-largest airline in passenger miles transported and operating revenues. American Airlines is a subsidiary of the AMR Corporation and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas adjacent to its largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport...
, where he rose to the position of vice president of the western division. He joined Pan American World Airways
Pan American World Airways
Pan American World Airways, commonly known as Pan Am, was the principal and largest international air carrier in the United States from 1927 until its collapse on December 4, 1991...
as a senior vice president in 1981 and became president and chief operating officer of Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines was a major American airline now merged with United Airlines. On May 3, 2010, Continental Airlines, Inc. and UAL, Inc. announced a merger via a stock swap, and on October 1, 2010, the merger closed and UAL changed its name to United Continental Holdings, Inc...
in 1982. In 1984, he became president and chief executive officer of Republic Airlines
Republic Airlines
Republic Airline, Inc., operating as Republic Airlines is a regional airline subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings that operates service as Frontier Airlines, Midwest Airlines and US Airways Express using a fleet of Bombardier Q400, Embraer 170, Embraer 175 and Embraer 190 aircraft...
, where he served until 1986 at which time he orchestrated the company's merger with Northwest Airlines
Northwest Airlines
Northwest Airlines, Inc. was a major United States airline founded in 1926 and absorbed into Delta Air Lines by a merger approved on October 29, 2008, making Delta the largest airline in the world...
. Thereafter, he served as chairman and chief executive officer of Tiger International, Inc. and Flying Tiger Line
Flying Tiger Line
Flying Tiger Line, also known as Flying Tigers, was the first scheduled cargo airline in the United States and a major military charter operator during the Cold War era for both cargo and personnel .- History :...
where he oversaw the sale of the company to Federal Express. Mr. Wolf serves as a member of the board of directors of R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company
RR Donnelley is a Fortune 500 company based in Chicago, Illinois, that provides print and related services. Corporate headquarters are located at 111 S. Wacker Drive.- History:...
, Philip Morris International
Philip Morris International
Philip Morris International is an international tobacco company, with products sold in over 160 countries. In 2007, it held a 15.6% share of the international cigarette market outside of the USA and reported revenues net of excise taxes of $22.8 billion and operating income of $8.9 billion.Until...
, Chrysler Group, LLC and is an Honorary Trustee of The Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, and...
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Mr. Wolf holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a public university located in San Francisco, California. As part of the 23-campus California State University system, the university offers over 100 areas of study from nine academic colleges...
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