Biography

Frederick J. Thome is the Regional Sales Director for Texas and the Great Lakes Region at United Airlines, based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he oversees United Airlines’ B2B sales strategy across the region while representing the airline’s brand within the business community and industry organizations. With more than 33 years of experience in the aviation industry, Mr. Thome brings extensive leadership expertise across sales, strategic alliances, international affairs, financial planning, and maintenance operations. Mr. Thome assumed his current position in March 2026. Prior to this role, he served for seven years as Director of Sales for the Andean Region and Central America, where he led United Airlines’ commercial and sales strategy across Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Central America. Based at United Airlines’ headquarters in Chicago, he was responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding the airline’s presence throughout the region. Earlier in his career, Mr. Thome spent more than 13 years in United Airlines’ Alliances organization as Director of Commercial Alliances, also based in Chicago. In that role, he managed strategic partnerships that enhanced the company’s global network and strengthened the airline’s customer value proposition.

A native of San José, Costa Rica, Mr. Thome earned both a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Texas at Austin. His broad industry experience, international perspective, and proven leadership have contributed to United Airlines’ success across diverse markets and business functions.