Minicucci was born in Montreal, Quebec. His parents were from Casacalenda campobasso and immigrated to Montreal from Italy in the 1950s. Minicucci received his bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada. In 2012, he completed the advanced management program at Harvard Business School. [1]

Apr 5, 2021 · Ben Minicucci sees exciting growth on Alaska Airlines' horizon as he takes the controls as CEO, replacing Brad Tilden, who retired last month after a 30-year career. Here’s a brief look at Minicucci’s career, his passions and plans as CEO.

Ben Minicucci serves as chief executive officer and president of Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air. Together, the airlines employ 33,000 people and operate nearly 1,500 daily flights to 140+ destinations, including 29 international markets in the Americas, Asia, and Oceania.

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Dec 9, 2024 · Alaska Goes Global With New Asia Flying, Hear From CEO Ben Minicucci About This and So Much More

Jan 25, 2024 · Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss bringing grounded Max-9 planes back to service, the airlines' partnership with Boeing, and more.

Jan 24, 2024 · In an exclusive interview with NBC News senior correspondent Tom Costello, Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci discussed the findings of his company's inspections so far since the Jan. 5 incident ...

Dec 4, 2023 · Peter Ingram, left, and Ben Minicucci, right, announce the merging of their two airlines, subject to certain approvals, during a conference Sunday at Kewalo Basin Harbor.

Jan 24, 2024 · Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci revealed the carrier found “some loose bolts on many” Boeing 737 Max 9s in an interview for “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” scheduled to air Tuesday.