Seattle, Washington, United States, March 2026 – Alaska Airlines has announced the appointment of Lindsay-Rae McIntyre as Chief People Officer, reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its global footprint and integration with Hawaiian Airlines.
In her new role, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre will oversee talent strategy, total rewards, employee experience, employee relations, leadership development, culture, and HR operations—supporting Alaska’s vision of delivering a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care, and performance.
Commenting on the appointment, Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines, said, “Lindsay-Rae is an accomplished people leader with deep experience strengthening culture and leading complex global organizations… we’re excited to welcome her as we continue to grow and integrate our operations.”
Sharing her perspective, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre said, “I’m honored to join Alaska Airlines and partner with leaders and employees across the company to support an engaged workforce and a strong, values-driven culture.”
Prior to joining Alaska Airlines, Lindsay-Rae McIntyre served as Chief Diversity Officer and Corporate Vice President of Talent and Learning at Microsoft, where she led global initiatives in talent development, inclusion, and workforce strategy.
She also spent over two decades at IBM, leading global HR teams across the United States, Asia, and the Middle East, gaining deep experience in managing large-scale, diverse organizations.
With over 28 years of experience, she brings strong expertise in culture transformation, leadership development, and enabling high-performing frontline and global teams.
Lindsay-Rae McIntyre succeeds Andy Schneider, who transitioned to CEO of Horizon Air in 2025.
She will report directly to CEO Ben Minicucci, serve on the Executive Committee, and be based in Seattle as she leads the company’s global people agenda.
About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Air Group is the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air, with a growing global presence across North America, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific.
The group serves more than 140 destinations worldwide and continues to expand into Europe, while delivering customer-centric travel experiences supported by a strong culture and operational excellence.
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