On October 12, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth held its 34th annual Four Pillar Tribute in honor of Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines, for his leadership and commitment to serving the Atlanta region, state of Georgia, and far beyond. Bastian’s chosen theme for the evening was Leading with Purpose, something that’s characterized his 25-year career at Delta. The 2023 Four Pillar Tribute was presented by American Express, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Chick-fil-A, Delta Air Lines, Georgia Power, the New York Stock Exchange – An ICE Exchange, and UPS. Bastian received this award among friends, family, and 1,300 other guests in the Georgia Ballroom of the Georgia World Congress Center.
As the 34th recipient of the Council’s Four Pillar Award, Bastian joins an extraordinary list of leaders that have made significant economic and philanthropic contributions toward improving the quality of life here in our region and state. In his time at Delta, he has guided his team through its greatest challenges, including bankruptcy and a pandemic that crippled the airline industry. Through it all, he remained a thoughtful and resolved leader for the 100,000 people of Delta, displaying Quality, Responsibility, Vision, and Integrity – the Council’s ‘Four Pillars’ of leadership.
Rob Ross, 2023 Chairman of the Council for Quality Growth and Senior Vice President of Kimley-Horn, presented Bastian with the Four Pillar Award. In his acceptance, Ed focused on his commitment to leading with purpose and his love for Atlanta. Since stepping into the CEO role in 2016, Bastian has been a champion of true servant leadership, continually putting Delta people and their customers first. This dedication to his people is infectious. He’s created a team of 100,000 that serve with his same level of pride and commitment. “Wherever service is required,” said Bastian, “you’re going to find Delta people. We have a unity of…
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