Jimmy Samartzis

Jimmy Samartzis has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and leadership roles. Jimmy is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at LanzaJet since 2020. In addition, they are a Board of Trustees at Loyola Academy starting in 2022. Previously, they have held positions such as Board of Directors at Fermilab in 2016 and Co-Founder at Bauer James Inc. in 2019.

Jimmy's career also includes roles at reputable organizations such as Slalom, where they served as Managing Director from 2019 to 2020, and Oliver Wyman, where they worked as a Strategy and Management Advisor from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, they had significant tenure at United Airlines, holding various executive positions such as Vice President, Senior Managing Director, and Director from 2007 to 2018.

Before joining United Airlines, Jimmy worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Senior Associate, Associate, and Senior Consultant from 2001 to 2007. Jimmy started their career at General Dynamics, where they served as a Corporate Development Manager and National Security Strategy Consultant from 1999 to 2001.

Apart from their professional endeavors, Jimmy Samartzis is actively involved in the business community, serving as a Member of The Economic Club of Chicago.

Jimmy Samartzis completed their high school education at Loyola Academy from 1990 to 1994, where they earned their High School Diploma. Afterward, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at the University of Chicago, although the specific years they attended are not provided. Subsequently, they attended The Johns Hopkins University to earn a Master of Arts (MA) degree. Jimmy also pursued two Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, one from the University of Oxford and another from Saïd Business School, also at the University of Oxford. The years of attendance for these MBA programs are not specified.