Matthew Friend Joins United Airlines' Board of Directors

(08 Dec 2021)  United Airlines Holdings has appointed Matthew Friend to its Board of Directors.

Matt, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nike, has more than two decades of corporate finance and strategy experience.

Matthew Friend

Matt began his career in investment banking with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. He was named EVP and CFO of Nike in March 2020 and since then has helped steer the company through a significant business transformation.

He has also worked as CFO for Nike Operating Segments, VP of Investor Relations, CFO of Nike Brand, Global Brands & Functions, Emerging Markets, and as VP of Corporate Strategy and Development.

Matt is a member of Nike's Executive Leadership Team and the senior management representative to the Audit & Finance Committee of the Nike, Inc. Board of Directors.

"Any time we bring on a new board member, we're focused on adding experienced leaders with skill sets and unique perspectives that will benefit United," said Ted Philip, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "As the world reopens and travel demand continues to surge back, the United Board will benefit from Matt's extensive global finance, strategy and business planning skills to help guide the airline as it charts a successful future."