{"id":254716,"date":"2026-02-09T19:09:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T23:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/operationhope.org\/?p=254716"},"modified":"2026-02-20T19:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T23:12:47","slug":"ed-bastian-ceo-of-delta-air-lines-named-co-chair-of-financial-literacy-for-all-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/operationhope.org\/ed-bastian-ceo-of-delta-air-lines-named-co-chair-of-financial-literacy-for-all-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, Named Co-Chair of Financial Literacy for All Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), a national initiative dedicated to advancing financial education and economic opportunity for all, today announced that Ed Bastian<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines<\/strong>, will assume the role of Co-Chair<\/strong>, succeeding Doug McMillon<\/strong>, President and CEO of Walmart<\/strong>, who has served in the role since the initiative\u2019s launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bastian will join the initiative\u2019s leadership at a pivotal moment as FL4A continues to expand its reach and deepen collaboration across the public and private sectors to improve financial capability for individuals and families nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEd Bastian is a respected business leader who understands the importance of investing in people and communities,\u201d said John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE. \u201cHe has been at the forefront of investing in improved outcomes for his team members and the communities he operates in, making him an ideal leader to help guide Financial Literacy for All into its next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As CEO of Delta Air Lines, Bastian has championed inclusive economic growth, workforce investment, and corporate citizenship. Under his leadership, Delta has been widely recognized for its focus on employee wellbeing, sustainability, and community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFinancial literacy is foundational to opportunity and long-term success,\u201d said Bastian. \u201cI\u2019m honored to join Financial Literacy for All and to work alongside partners across sectors to help equip people with the tools and knowledge they need to build a more secure future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Financial Literacy for All<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launched in 2020, Financial Literacy for All is national initiative to embed financial literacy into American culture, led by a prominent group of leaders from the business, sports, entertainment and nonprofit sectors. This 10-year initiative will reach millions of youths and working adults by making financial literacy fun, engaging them where they live, work and celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded by co-chairs Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Byrant and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, the initiative has convened some of the world\u2019s most influential brands to use their reach and creativity to advance the mission of FL4A. Founding Members include Walmart, Bank of America, Delta Air Lines, The Walt Disney Company, NFL, NBA, PayPal, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Khan Academy, and Ares Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Media Contact:<\/strong>
Kevin Boucher
Chief Strategy and Communications Officer
Operation HOPE
kevin.boucher@operationhope.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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