American Airlines' 1st female captain made musical history

Ilona Aman leads Athleta with authenticity, innovation | American Airlines' 1st female captain made musical history | Leadership from the boardroom to crisis management Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( November 7, 2024 CONNECT WITH NEXTUP  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( €‰€‰[Tik tok]( [NEW SmartBrief]( Gender equity news from NextUp, Advancing All Women in Business [SIGN UP]( â‹… [SHARE]( [] Top of the week [] [Ilona Aman leads Athleta with authenticity, innovation]( [Ilona Aman leads Athleta with authenticity, innovation]( Aman (Presley Ann/Getty Images) Athleta employs a "force multiplication" strategy to create powerful partnerships with individuals like Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, as well as brands with aligned values, says Chief Marketing Officer Ilona Aman. This approach aims to reach shared audiences more authentically and comprehensively, establishing a lasting movement rather than a fleeting moment. 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