Subodh Karnik
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Subodh Karnik was the President and Chief Executive Officer of now defunct ATA Airlines
. Separately, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Aero Logistics, Inc
. On January 1, 2007, Karnik replaced the previous CEO, John G. Denison
, who stepped down but is continuing on as ATA's Chairman of the Board of Directors. Subodh Karnik has been an officer of Global Aero Logistics, Inc. since June 2, 2005. In March, 2008, Karnik abrubtly stepped down as CEO of Global Aero Logistics. No public reason was given, but Global Aero Logistics financial decision to buy Northwest Airlines
McDonnell Douglas
DC10's and the resultant economic and maintenance issues of placing and integrating them with ATA and World Airways
fleets were rumored to be the cause.
Before working at ATA, Karnik's most prominent position was as a marketing executive at Delta Air Lines
. A native of Mumbai
, India
, Karnik graduated from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science
and the University of Michigan
Ross School of Business
.
ATA Airlines
ATA Airlines, Inc., formerly known as American Trans Air, was an American low-cost scheduled service and charter airline based in Indianapolis, Indiana. ATA operated scheduled passenger flights throughout the US mainland and Hawaii, as well as military and commercial charter flights around the world...
. Separately, he was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Aero Logistics, Inc
Global Aero Logistics
Global Aviation Holdings Inc. is the parent company of World Airways, Inc. , and North American Airlines, Inc. , headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia...
. On January 1, 2007, Karnik replaced the previous CEO, John G. Denison
John G. Denison
John G. Denison was the acting CEO and Chairman of the Board of ATA Airlines and Global Aero Logistics, Inc at the time of ATA's shutdown due to financial insolvency. In 2006, Denison had announced that he would step down as ATA's CEO on January 1, 2007; Denison was replaced with Subodh Karnik...
, who stepped down but is continuing on as ATA's Chairman of the Board of Directors. Subodh Karnik has been an officer of Global Aero Logistics, Inc. since June 2, 2005. In March, 2008, Karnik abrubtly stepped down as CEO of Global Aero Logistics. No public reason was given, but Global Aero Logistics financial decision to buy Northwest Airlines
Northwest Airlines
Northwest Airlines, Inc. was a major United States airline founded in 1926 and absorbed into Delta Air Lines by a merger approved on October 29, 2008, making Delta the largest airline in the world...
McDonnell Douglas
McDonnell Douglas
McDonnell Douglas was a major American aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor, producing a number of famous commercial and military aircraft. It formed from a merger of McDonnell Aircraft and Douglas Aircraft in 1967. McDonnell Douglas was based at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport...
DC10's and the resultant economic and maintenance issues of placing and integrating them with ATA and World Airways
World Airways
World Airways, Inc. is an American airline headquartered at the HLH Building in Peachtree City, Georgia. For the most part, the company operates non-scheduled services. Its main aircraft and maintenance base is Tampa International Airport.-History:...
fleets were rumored to be the cause.
Before working at ATA, Karnik's most prominent position was as a marketing executive at Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines, Inc. is a major airline based in the United States and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The airline operates an extensive domestic and international network serving all continents except Antarctica. Delta and its subsidiaries operate over 4,000 flights every day...
. A native of Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Karnik graduated from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, is a private university located in Pilani, Rajasthan, India. BITS Pilani is considered one of the most prestigious and selective universities in India...
and the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
Ross School of Business
Ross School of Business
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business is the business school of the University of Michigan. Numerous publications have ranked the Ross School of Business' Bachelor of Business Administration , Master of Business Administration and Executive Education programs among the top in the country and the...
.