Robert L. Fornaro
Director/Board Member at Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
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Robert L.
Fornaro currently works at Georgia Aquarium, Inc., as Director, Avianca Group International Ltd., as Director, and Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc., as Member-Governors Board.
Mr. Fornaro also formerly worked at AirTran Holdings, Inc., as Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to 2011, AirTran Airways, Inc., as Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer & COO from 2010 to 2011, Trans World Airlines, Inc., as Director-Future Schedule Planning, Spirit Airlines, Inc., as Director in 2019, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, as Director, US Airways, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Planning from 1992 to 1997, Northwest Airlines, Inc., as Senior Vice President-Marketing & Planning in 1992, AirTran Holdings, Inc., as Chief Financial Officer from 1999 to 2000, Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp., as Vice President-Research, and Braniff International Airways, as Senior Vice President-Marketing & Planning.
Mr. Fornaro received his graduate degree from Harvard University and undergraduate degree from Rutgers State University of New Jersey.
Robert L. Fornaro active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
Georgia Aquarium, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Georgia Aquarium, Inc. is a leading non-profit organization committed to the preservation and exceptional care of marine life across the globe. Located in Atlanta, GA, the aquarium is accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The organization inspires, educates, and entertains millions of guests through its engaging exhibits and tens of thousands of animals across its eight major galleries. The aquarium offers live streaming events, education resources, and animal encounters with harbor seals. Visitors can also participate in the sleep under the sea program and explore the newest gallery, Sharks! Predators of the Deep, featuring whale sharks, beluga whales, and other marine life. The non-profit company was founded by Bernard Marcus and Jeremy Alexander Ellis. | Director/Board Member | - |
Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc.
Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Airline Passenger Experience Association is a non-profit organization which provides a wide range of opportunities to excel in the airline passenger experience industry. It offers in-flight entertainment and connectivity, catering and in-flight services, seating and interiors, web services, and aviation publishing and communications. The organization is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Avianca Group International Ltd.
Avianca Group International Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Avianca Group International Ltd. provides domestic and international passenger and cargo transportation services. The private company is based in Bogota, Colombia. and has subsidiaries in Ecuador, Argentina and Colombia. The Colombian company was founded in 2021. The CEO is Adrian Neuhauser. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert L. Fornaro
Companies | Position | End |
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SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-12-31 |
AirTran Airways, Inc.
AirTran Airways, Inc. AirlinesTransportation AirTran Airways, Inc. provides passenger air transportation services. It operates flights to various domestic and international destinations in the United States, Aruba, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-05-08 |
AirTran Holdings, Inc.
AirTran Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation AirTran Holdings, Inc. is a holding company which is engaged in the provision of scheduled air transportation services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-04-30 |
AirTran Holdings, Inc.
AirTran Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation AirTran Holdings, Inc. is a holding company which is engaged in the provision of scheduled air transportation services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2000-07-31 |
US Airways, Inc.
US Airways, Inc. AirlinesTransportation U.S. Airways, Inc. provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1996-12-31 |
Training of Robert L. Fornaro
Rutgers State University of New Jersey | Undergraduate Degree |
Harvard University | Graduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 1 |
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SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC. | Transportation |
Private companies | 11 |
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AirTran Holdings, Inc.
AirTran Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation AirTran Holdings, Inc. is a holding company which is engaged in the provision of scheduled air transportation services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Transportation |
AirTran Airways, Inc.
AirTran Airways, Inc. AirlinesTransportation AirTran Airways, Inc. provides passenger air transportation services. It operates flights to various domestic and international destinations in the United States, Aruba, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Transportation |
US Airways, Inc.
US Airways, Inc. AirlinesTransportation U.S. Airways, Inc. provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Transportation |
Braniff International Airways | Transportation |
Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp.
Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp. is broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Jesup & Lamont, Inc. (AMEX: JLI), formerly Empire Financial Holding Co., a New York City-based full-service brokerage and investment banking firm that specializes in institutional, retail sales, trading services and equity research. Jesup & Lamont, Inc. was founded in 2000, but traces its roots to the 1877 partnership between James Jesup and Lansing Lamont. Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp. provides institutional and retail sales and trading services, equity research and asset management for institutions and high net-worth individuals. The firm's corporate finance activities include mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, acquisition finance, restructurings and other corporate finance matters. Their research covers the following areas in the US and abroad: biotechnology, industrials, specialty retail, aerospace/defense, alternative energy, oil & gas, restaurants, technology, transportation and special situations. Jesup & Lamont provides fundamental analysis of companies and sectors and also employs strategists and technical analysts to provide comprehensive research insights. | Finance |
Trans World Airlines, Inc.
Trans World Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Trans World Airlines Inc. is an airlines operating company, which primarily engaged in transporting passengers, cargo, and mail. Company mainly operates in United States. Company was founded on 1934 and is located in St. Louis, MO. | Transportation |
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization, which engages in improving the quality of place and advancing economic growth. It focuses on growing the region's innovation economy by promoting and strengthening connections. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
Georgia Aquarium, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Georgia Aquarium, Inc. is a leading non-profit organization committed to the preservation and exceptional care of marine life across the globe. Located in Atlanta, GA, the aquarium is accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The organization inspires, educates, and entertains millions of guests through its engaging exhibits and tens of thousands of animals across its eight major galleries. The aquarium offers live streaming events, education resources, and animal encounters with harbor seals. Visitors can also participate in the sleep under the sea program and explore the newest gallery, Sharks! Predators of the Deep, featuring whale sharks, beluga whales, and other marine life. The non-profit company was founded by Bernard Marcus and Jeremy Alexander Ellis. | Consumer Services |
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Northwest Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Northwest Airlines, Inc. provided commercial transportation services for passengers and cargo. The firm owned and operated domestic and international route networks and serves more than 750 cities in 120 countries. The company was founded in 1926 and was headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Transportation |
Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc.
Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Airline Passenger Experience Association is a non-profit organization which provides a wide range of opportunities to excel in the airline passenger experience industry. It offers in-flight entertainment and connectivity, catering and in-flight services, seating and interiors, web services, and aviation publishing and communications. The organization is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Avianca Group International Ltd.
Avianca Group International Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Avianca Group International Ltd. provides domestic and international passenger and cargo transportation services. The private company is based in Bogota, Colombia. and has subsidiaries in Ecuador, Argentina and Colombia. The Colombian company was founded in 2021. The CEO is Adrian Neuhauser. | Transportation |
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