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Richard Ben Hirst served as Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel at Continental Airlines, Inc. from 1986 to 1990.
He then worked as Senior VP-Corporate Affairs & General Counsel at Northwest Airlines, Inc. from 1990 to 1999.
From 1999 to 2000, he was the General Counsel at Minnesota Twins LLC.
Hirst served as Chief Legal Officer & Executive Vice President at KB Home from 2004 to 2006.
He then worked as Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Burger King Corp.
from 2001 to 2003.
Hirst's last job was Secretary, Senior VP & General Counsel at Delta Air Lines, Inc. from 2008 to 2013.
Hirst graduated from Harvard Law School with a graduate degree in 1972 and from Harvard College with an undergraduate degree in 1969.
Former positions of Richard Ben Hirst
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Northwest Airlines LLC
 Northwest Airlines LLC AirlinesTransportation Northwest Airlines Corp. (NWA) provides air transportation services. It together with its subsidiaries engages in the business of transporting passengers and cargo. It has a fleet of about 450 aircrafts. It flies to more than 230 cities worldwide from hubs in Amsterdam, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis and Tokyo. Its domestic partners Pinnacle Airlines and Mesaba Airlines provide regional services to destinations under the Northwest Airlink banner. The carrier also has extensive alliances with Continental Airlines and Dutch airline KLM. It has joined SkyTeam, a marketing alliance led by Delta and Air France. Its principal subsidiaries are Northwest Airlines, Inc., MLT Vacations Inc. and Northwest PARS, Inc. It was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN. | Chief Administrative Officer | 2008-09-30 |
| KB HOME | General Counsel | 2006-11-13 |
Burger King Corp.
 Burger King Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | General Counsel | 2003-05-31 |
Minnesota Twins LLC
 Minnesota Twins LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Minnesota Twins LLC owns and operates a professional baseball team. It markets sports merchandise, tickets, and collectable baseball game items. The company was founded by Calvin R. Griffith on October 26, 1960 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | General Counsel | 1999-12-31 |
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
 Northwest Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Northwest Airlines, Inc. provided commercial transportation services for passengers and cargo. The firm owned and operated domestic and international route networks and serves more than 750 cities in 120 countries. The company was founded in 1926 and was headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Public Communications Contact | 1998-12-31 |
Training of Richard Ben Hirst
| Harvard Law School | Graduate Degree |
| Harvard College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| KB HOME | Consumer Durables |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | Transportation |
| Private companies | 5 |
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Continental Airlines, Inc.
 Continental Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Continental Airlines, Inc. is an air carrier engaged in the business of transporting passengers, cargo and mail. The company operates in two business segments: mainline and regional. Continental Airlines was founded on July 15, 1934 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Transportation |
Minnesota Twins LLC
Minnesota Twins LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Minnesota Twins LLC owns and operates a professional baseball team. It markets sports merchandise, tickets, and collectable baseball game items. The company was founded by Calvin R. Griffith on October 26, 1960 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Consumer Services |
Burger King Corp.
Burger King Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Consumer Services |
Northwest Airlines LLC
Northwest Airlines LLC AirlinesTransportation Northwest Airlines Corp. (NWA) provides air transportation services. It together with its subsidiaries engages in the business of transporting passengers and cargo. It has a fleet of about 450 aircrafts. It flies to more than 230 cities worldwide from hubs in Amsterdam, Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis and Tokyo. Its domestic partners Pinnacle Airlines and Mesaba Airlines provide regional services to destinations under the Northwest Airlink banner. The carrier also has extensive alliances with Continental Airlines and Dutch airline KLM. It has joined SkyTeam, a marketing alliance led by Delta and Air France. Its principal subsidiaries are Northwest Airlines, Inc., MLT Vacations Inc. and Northwest PARS, Inc. It was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Eagan, MN. | Transportation |
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Northwest Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Northwest Airlines, Inc. provided commercial transportation services for passengers and cargo. The firm owned and operated domestic and international route networks and serves more than 750 cities in 120 countries. The company was founded in 1926 and was headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Transportation |
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