William Douglas Parker is an American business executive and former ceo/chairman for American Airlines.
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Best Known For:Former CEO/Chairman at American Airlines
Breakthrough:Architected the merger between American Airlines and US Airways in 2013
10 Quick Facts About William Douglas Parker
- Full Name: William Douglas Parker
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Child of Jackson Parker
- Current Role: Former CEO/chairman
- Date of Birth: October 31, 1961
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Brighton, Michigan
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gwen Parker
William Douglas Parker Age
William Douglas Parker is about 65 years old as of 2026. William Douglas Parker was born in 1961.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Albion College and Vanderbilt University.
- Albion College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Economics
- Period: 1984
- Vanderbilt University
- Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Field of Study: Finance
- Period: 1986
Career & Work
William Douglas Parker's career includes business leadership roles with American Airlines Group and US Airways.
Organization: American Airlines Group
Role: CEO
Period: 2013–2022
Details: Fort Worth, TX
Organization: US Airways
Role: CEO
Period: 2005–2013
Organization: America West Airlines
Role: CEO
Period: 2001–2005
Rise to Fame
William Douglas Parker gained public attention through Architected the merger between American Airlines and US Airways.
William Douglas Parker Family & Relationships
William Douglas Parker is married to Gwen Parker. He has 3 children, including Jackson Parker and Luke Parker.
- Children:
- Jackson Parker
- Luke Parker
- Eliza Parker
Lesser Known Facts
- Parker is credited with consolidating the modern US airline industry through multiple major mergers.
Personal Information
- Full Name: William Douglas Parker
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 31, 1961
- Age: 64
- Birthday: October 31
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Brighton, Michigan
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gwen Parker
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $83,000–$688,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $113,000–$16,969,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence
Related Biographies
- Jackson Parker (Child • Son)
