Edward Herman Bastian occupies the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at Delta Air Lines, Inc. Mr. Bastian is also on the board of 10 other companies.

In his past career he occupied the position of Chief Financial Officer for Acuity Brands, Inc., President & Chief Executive Officer for Northwest Airlines Corp., Vice President-Finance of Pepsi-Cola International Ltd. (United States), Vice President–Business Processes Reengineering at Frito-Lay North America, Inc., Strategic Planning Partner at Pricewaterhouse LLP and Vice President-Finance & Controller at Frito-Lay International.

Mr. Bastian received an undergraduate degree from St. Bonaventure University.