Larry Kellner
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Lawrence W. "Larry" Kellner (born 1959) is the former CEO of Continental Airlines
, having succeeded Gordon Bethune as CEO in December 2004. Prior to his arrival at Continental, he served as the chief financial officer
of American Savings Bank
. Kellner retired as the airline's chief executive at the end of December 2009. During his career at Continental, he previously served as a vice president, chief financial officer and chief operations officer.
Currently, Larry is the President of Emerald Creek Group, LLC- a Houston-based private equity firm primarily focused on real estate in both Texas and California.
Kellner grew up in Sumter
, South Carolina
. He graduated from the University of South Carolina
in 1981 with a degree in accounting. He resides in Houston
, Texas
.
Kellner is the 2008 recipient of the Tony Jannus Award
for distinguished achievement in commercial air transportation. In July, 2009, Continental announced Kellner's retirement as its CEO at the end of the year.
Kellner is the prior vice chairman of the Greater Houston Partnership
, and that organization's current chairman. Kellner was elected to Boeing's board of directors in 2011 and Jim McNerney
stated "Larry brings to our board significant industry experience spanning strategy, operations and finance". He is a trustee of Rice University
.
Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines was a major American airline now merged with United Airlines. On May 3, 2010, Continental Airlines, Inc. and UAL, Inc. announced a merger via a stock swap, and on October 1, 2010, the merger closed and UAL changed its name to United Continental Holdings, Inc...
, having succeeded Gordon Bethune as CEO in December 2004. Prior to his arrival at Continental, he served as the chief financial officer
Chief financial officer
The chief financial officer or Chief financial and operating officer is a corporate officer primarily responsible for managing the financial risks of the corporation. This officer is also responsible for financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to higher management...
of American Savings Bank
American Savings Bank
American Savings Bank is Hawaii's third-largest financial institution, with assets of $6.7 billion. A subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries , it is headed by Chairman Constance Lau....
. Kellner retired as the airline's chief executive at the end of December 2009. During his career at Continental, he previously served as a vice president, chief financial officer and chief operations officer.
Currently, Larry is the President of Emerald Creek Group, LLC- a Houston-based private equity firm primarily focused on real estate in both Texas and California.
Kellner grew up in Sumter
Sumter, South Carolina
-Demographics:, there were 59,180 people, 34,717 households, and 4,049 families living in the city. The population density was 4,469.5 people per square mile . There were 416,032 housing units at an average density of 603.0 per square mile...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. He graduated from the University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with 7 surrounding satellite campuses. Its historic campus covers over in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House...
in 1981 with a degree in accounting. He resides in Houston
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
.
Kellner is the 2008 recipient of the Tony Jannus Award
Tony Jannus Award
The Tony Jannus Award recognizes outstanding individual achievement in scheduled commercial aviation by airline executives, inventors and manufacturers, and government leaders. The award is conferred annually by the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society and was first bestowed in 1964 in Tampa,...
for distinguished achievement in commercial air transportation. In July, 2009, Continental announced Kellner's retirement as its CEO at the end of the year.
Kellner is the prior vice chairman of the Greater Houston Partnership
Greater Houston Partnership
The Greater Houston Partnership is an economic development organization serving the Greater Houston area, including the counties of Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto and Waller counties...
, and that organization's current chairman. Kellner was elected to Boeing's board of directors in 2011 and Jim McNerney
James McNerney
W. James McNerney, Jr, is an American business executive. He is the current CEO of Boeing Company.- Education :...
stated "Larry brings to our board significant industry experience spanning strategy, operations and finance". He is a trustee of Rice University
Rice University
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded campus in Houston, Texas, United States...
.