Nathaniel Pieper | Chief Executive Officer
oneworld alliance

On 1 April 2024 Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of oneworld alliance. As CEO, Pieper is responsible for the strategic future of the alliance and he is working with the alliance to solve industry problems at scale, advance business initiatives in customer experience, introduce simplified technology and showcase industry-best customer benefits.  In his previous position at Alaska Airlines, Pieper orchestrated the airline’s entrance into oneworld, executed aircraft transactions valued at more than $9 billion, and secured access to $5 billion in liquidity to ensure Alaska viability through the pandemic.  Previously, Pieper held executive positions at Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines overseeing international, strategic, alliance and financial functions. Nat started his airline career with Northwest in 1997. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Duke University and a Master of Business Administration in finance, strategy and transportation management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.