management biography

Arne Haak, senior vice president of finance, treasurer and chief financial officer of AirTran Airways, joined AirTran in 1999 and has worked over the last nine years in a variety of roles in finance and Investor Relations. Arne became vice president of finance and treasurer in January 2006. In his position, based in Orlando, he oversees financial planning, financial analysis, treasury, purchasing and investor relations.

Arne previously served in management positions with US Airways' Pricing, Yield Management and Revenue Analysis departments, and he has over 15 years experience in the airline industry. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the Pennsylvania State University, and earned a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Maryland. Arne is a member of the Association of Financial Professionals (AFP), and he has earned the designation of Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and AFP Honors in 2007.

Arne is a resident of Winter Springs, Florida where he lives with his wife and three children. Haak is fluent in both English and Swedish.