José Freig

Evaluator
DISC Type : sdc

Vice President International Operations at American Airlines

United States

Overview

José Freig is the Vice President of International and Inflight Dining Operations at American Airlines. His career spans extensive leadership in global operations, commercial strategy for Latin America, and corporate security. He holds a bachelors degree from the University of Miami and a Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law.

Outside of his airline career, José is deeply committed to humanitarian causes. He serves on the board of directors for Hostage US, a nonprofit organization that supports the families of Americans taken hostage or wrongfully detained abroad, and actively encourages support for their mission.

Unique fact: Before overseeing international operations, he served as American Airlines Chief Security Officer, leading the airlines global security efforts.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

International Airline Operations
He oversees American Airlines' extensive international flight operations and has been instrumental in the airline's global expansion, including its largest international schedule to date.
Hostage Advocacy
He is a passionate advocate and board member for Hostage US, an organization that provides critical support to the families of hostages.
Inflight Customer Experience
His responsibilities include inflight dining, a key component of the customer experience on international routes. He recently hosted a major conference on catering plans for 2026.

Media Appearances

Tell Me Why: 'We opened some amazing new routes' — José Freig. Featured in American Airlines News

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Aviation Leader Interview, American Airlines VP International Operations José Freig. Featured in Centre for Aviation

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José A. Freig named American Airlines VP of International Operations. Featured in Skies Magazine

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Work History

10-2023
Vice President International Operations at American Airlines
10-2022 - 10-2023
Vice President of Operations and Commercial for Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America (MCLA) at American Airlines
Managing Director - Corporate Security at American Airlines
11-2018 - 4-2021
MD, Latin America at American Airlines
7-2008 - 4-2021
Chief Security Officer at American Airlines

Education

José has no verified education history

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Exp : 16 Location : United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President International Operations at American Airlines
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Insights For Selling To José

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with José is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from José

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will José move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can José take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And José

Personality Compatibility


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