Alaska Air Group appointed former T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to its board of directors, effective June 1, 2026, and disclosed the move publicly on June 3. The company said Sievert qualifies as an independent director under SEC and New York Stock Exchange standards.
His appointment increases the board to 11 seats, including 10 independent directors. Ben Minicucci remains the sole non-independent director. Sievert will serve on the Safety and Innovation Committees and on the boards of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.
Alaska said the addition strengthens oversight as it integrates Hawaiian Airlines and continues a broader transformation focused on safety, innovation and operational performance. Sievert, now vice chairman of T-Mobile’s board, is being brought in for his track record leading the carrier’s growth and customer-focused expansion. As a non-employee director, he receives a prorated cash retainer of $85,320 and a share grant valued at $189,590.