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American Airlines Pension Fund
The American Airlines Pension Fund provides retirement benefits to American Airlines employees and pilots represented by the Allied Pilots Association.
American Airlines Pension Fund
The American Airlines Pension Fund provides retirement benefits to American Airlines employees and pilots represented by the Allied Pilots Association. American Airlines Group Inc. acts as plan sponsor. Kenneth Menezes holds the role of Managing Director of Treasury and Chief Investment Officer. The fund maintains exposure across real estate and fixed income. Positions include Carlyle Real Estate Funds, KKR Real Estate Portfolio, Blackstone Logistics Portfolio and a United States fixed income allocation. Devon May, CFO of American Airlines, and Cole Brown, Chief People Officer, serve on the Employee Benefits Committee. The fund belongs to CIEBA. An American Airlines Foundation exists separately. November 2022 marked the transfer of plan administration to Fidelity Investments. Governance flows through the Employee Benefits Committee and the parent airline treasury function, with investment decisions coordinated by the CIO.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1926
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Fort Worth
Corporate office
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Principals
Kenneth Menezes
Managing Director of Treasury and Chief Investment Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the American Airlines Pension Fund?
Kenneth Menezes serves as Managing Director of Treasury and Chief Investment Officer. The Employee Benefits Committee, which includes Devon May and Cole Brown, provides oversight.
What asset classes appear in the fund's portfolio?
Holdings include Carlyle Real Estate Funds, KKR Real Estate Portfolio, Blackstone Logistics Portfolio and a United States fixed income book.
How is the fund related to American Airlines Group Inc.?
American Airlines Group Inc. acts as plan sponsor. The fund covers pilots represented by the Allied Pilots Association and other employees.
Does the fund participate in club or industry associations?
The fund maintains membership in CIEBA, the Committee on Investment of Employee Benefit Assets.
What recent operational change affected fund administration?
Administration transferred to Fidelity Investments in November 2022.
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