David Neeleman
Founder at AZUL S.A.
Net worth: 1 631 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Network origin in David Neeleman first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Airlines | 60 | |
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| Public Company | Airlines | 24 |
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| Public Company | Aerospace & Defense | 22 |
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras SA
 Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras SA Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras SA engages in the provision of scheduled domestic passenger aviation services. It offers documentation for travel groups, redial, cancellation, no show, and assistance in boarding & disembarking services. The company was founded by David Gary Neeleman on January 4, 2008 and is headquartered in Barueri, Brazil.
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| Subsidiary | Other Consumer Services | 20 |
Lilium GmbH
 Lilium GmbH Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Lilium GmbH manufactures vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircrafts. The company was founded by Patrick Nathen, Matthias Meiner, Sebastian Born, and Daniel Wiegand in February 2015 and is headquartered in Gilching, Germany.
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| Subsidiary | Aerospace & Defense | 12 |
Breeze Aviation Group, Inc.
 Breeze Aviation Group, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Breeze Aviation Group, Inc. provides airlines and airport services. The company is headquartered in Darien, CT.
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| Holding Company | Airlines | 8 |
The More Good Foundation
 The More Good Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The More Good Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit organization headquartered in Orem, Utah. The firm was founded in 2005 by David Neeleman, Kenneth Woolley and James Engebretsen. The Foundation's mission is to provide ways for Mormons (members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) to share their religious views via the Internet. They operate websites and social media platforms where persons of other faiths can learn about Mormonism and through which individual Mormons can share their beliefs. They also provide training and support for Mormons interested in sharing their beliefs online. The More Good Foundation operates independently from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is not managed or funded by the Church.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 5 |
JetSuiteX, Inc.
 JetSuiteX, Inc. AirlinesTransportation JetSuiteX, Inc. provides transportation of passengers, baggage, parcels, freight, and cargo by air. The firm also provides loaning and rental of airplanes, jet airplanes and aircraft. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Airlines | 5 |
| Holding Company | Airlines | 5 | |
Azorra Aviation LLC
 Azorra Aviation LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Azorra Aviation LLC is a full-service aircraft leasing company that provides leasing, financing, fleet transition, and asset management solutions to aircraft investors, financiers, and airline operators worldwide. The company is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The company's multi-cultural team includes core competencies in aviation law, aircraft finance, maintenance, marketing, sales, and leasing. Azorra currently owns and manages a fleet of 83 aircraft on lease to 25 operators in 19 countries on 5 continents around the world, with total commitments of more than 140 aircraft including orders for new Airbus A220-100/300 aircraft and Embraer E190/195-E2s.
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| Holding Company | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 2 |
TAP - Transportes Aéreos Portugueses SGPS SA
 TAP - Transportes Aéreos Portugueses SGPS SA Other TransportationTransportation TAP SGPS SA provides airline services. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.
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| Subsidiary | Other Transportation | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to David Neeleman via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGIS CORPORATION | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | Airlines | Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| LUFTHANSA | Airlines | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Concern Worldwide (U.S.) , Inc.
 Concern Worldwide (U.S.) , Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Concern Worldwide, Inc. is a humanitarian organization, which helps in eliminating poverty in the world's poorest countries. It recruits staff, supports program development, creates public awareness of humanitarian issues, and support programs financially. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| GATEGROUP HOLDING AG | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
JetSuite, Inc.
 JetSuite, Inc. AirlinesTransportation JetSuite, Inc. provides private passenger air transportation services. The company was founded by Keith Rabin and Alex Wilcox in 2006 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Founder | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| AIRBUS SE | Aerospace & Defense | Chief Executive Officer Public Communications Contact Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Financial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Manchester | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Airbus SAS
 Airbus SAS Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Airbus SAS manufactures commercial aircrafts. It also designs, produces, and assembles the parts for airplanes. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Blagnac, France. | Aerospace & Defense | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Peterson Partners, Inc.
 Peterson Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Peterson Partners LLC (Peterson Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Joel Peterson. The firm is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Investment Managers | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Utah | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Grupo Aguia Branca
 Grupo Aguia Branca Other TransportationTransportation Grupo Águia Branca provides passenger and freight transportation services. It provides services such as tourism packages, logistics, rental of vehicles, passenger transportation, regional air cargo transortation, regional passenger air transportation, special transportation services & commercialization of Michelin, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota brand vehicles. It operates a fleet of 3,470 vehicles. The group is comprised of Águia Branca Participações, Autoport Veículos, Citágua - Águas de Cachoeiro, Kurumá Veículos, Linhares Diesel, Viação Águia Branca, Viação Salutaris e Turismo, Vitória Diesel, Vitória Motors, Vix Logística, Savana Veículos, Osaka, Sulba and TRIP Linhas Aéreas. Grupo Aguia Branca was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Cariacica, Brazil | Other Transportation | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
Transportes Aéreos Portugueses S.A.
 Transportes Aéreos Portugueses S.A. AirlinesTransportation Transportes Aéreos Portugueses S.A. operates passenger airlines. It offers cargo, maintenance and engineering services. The company was founded on March 14, 1945 and is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Arizona State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Brigham Young University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal President Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Jetblue Technology Ventures LLC
 Jetblue Technology Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance JetBlue Technology Ventures LLC is a venture capital subsidiary of JetBlue Airways Corp. founded in 2016 by Bonny W. Simi. The firm is headquartered in San Carlos, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Consultant / Advisor Private Equity Investor | |
| Getulio Vargas Foundation | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Air Transport Association of America, Inc.
 Air Transport Association of America, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Air Transport Association of America, Inc. engages in promoting safety, security, and health in airline industry. It collaborates with the airlines, labor groups, congress, and administration to improve air travel for everyone. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Airlines | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| LATAM AIRLINES GROUP S.A. | Airlines | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Sao Paulo | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
HNA Group (International) Co. Ltd.
 HNA Group (International) Co. Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance HNA Group (International) Co., Ltd. operates as an investment holding company. It serves as a strategic platform for international business of HNA Group. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
VIX Logística SA
 VIX Logística SA Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Vix Logística SA provides freight and transportation solutions. It offers vehicle fleet leasing and management, movement of people, materials handling, and automotive and dedicated logistics. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Vitoria, Brazil. | Air Freight/Couriers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Technische Universität München | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| UNITED AIRLINES HOLDINGS, INC. | Airlines | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
International Air Transport Association
 International Air Transport Association AirlinesTransportation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a trade association that represents around 300 airlines, accounting for 83% of total air traffic. The private company is based in Montreal, CA, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The Canadian company provides carriers with a single dataset of airline sales, market, and itinerary data through its DDS. This data is aggregated from multiple sources, including data contributed by carriers, the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) transactions, and ARCs Area Settlement Plan (ASP) transactions, making it the most comprehensive and accurate of its kind. IATA supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues. William Matthew Walsh has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Airlines | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Peterson ES Coinvest LLC
 Peterson ES Coinvest LLC Investment ManagersFinance Peterson ES Coinvest LLC operates as a venture capital fund. The private company is based in Salt Lake City, UT. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Jsx Airlines | Chairman Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 34 |
| Brazil | 7 |
| Germany | 3 |
| France | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 24 |
| Transportation | 15 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Electronic Technology | 3 |
| Health Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 405 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 140 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 87 |
| Chairman | 78 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 74 |
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| Niklas Mårten Zennström | 40 |
| Virginia Gambale | 37 |
| Thomas Enders | 32 |
| Frank Sica | 30 |
| Margaret Smyth | 30 |
| Christoph Franz | 27 |
| Stewart Gordon Smith | 27 |
| Robert Milton | 26 |
| Joel Peterson | 24 |
| Gabrielle Toledano | 24 |
| Michael Lazarus | 23 |
| Barry Engle | 21 |
| David Barger | 21 |
| Arthur Jay Samberg | 20 |
| Sérgio Eraldo de Salles Pinto | 19 |
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