Category: Private Citizen — Corporate Director Role: Director, United Airlines Holdings Inc. Board Tenure: 2021 – present Committee Memberships: Audit, Nominating/Governance, Public Responsibility Profile Type: Board Member Accountability — Anchor B (Documented Organizational Leadership)

Basis for Inclusion: Laysha Ward holds a documented governance role at United Airlines Holdings Inc. United Airlines Holdings Inc. is one of the world’s largest airlines and made documented political donations to Trump-aligned entities. United Airlines is significantly affected by DOT slot allocations, FAA safety oversight, government travel contracts, and administration policies on carbon emissions and international aviation agreements. This profile documents the factual governance relationship, not the subject’s personal political views.

Subject Classification: Private Citizen / Corporate Director. Board membership is a matter of public record.

What is NOT the basis for inclusion: Personal political opinions, party affiliation, or protected speech are NOT the basis for inclusion.

Biographical Overview

Laysha Ward is a corporate social responsibility and external engagement executive with more than two decades of experience at Target Corporation, one of the nation’s largest retailers. She served as Executive Vice President of External Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility at Target, where she led the company’s community investments, public affairs, government relations, and sustainability programs. Ward joined the United Airlines Holdings board in 2021 and serves on the Audit, Nominating/Governance, and Public Responsibility committees. She also serves as a director of Denny’s Corporation. Ward is recognized for her expertise in corporate purpose, equity, and community engagement.

Board Role and Governance Authority

• Company: United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL)
• Board tenure: 2021 – present
• Committee assignments: Audit Committee, Nominating/Governance Committee, Public Responsibility Committee

Other Current Board Memberships (if applicable)

Denny’s Corporation.

Parent Corporate Donor Profile

This profile is a governance-accountability companion to the United Airlines Holdings corporate donor profile.

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Sources

• United Airlines Holdings Inc. DEF 14A Proxy Statement, 2025; SEC EDGAR