Hussein Berry

Vice President
Delta Air Lines

Hussein is responsible for the strategic operations of Delta’s Detroit hub and 18 airport operations within the U.S. Central Region. This includes approximately 500 daily departures and over 4,500 Delta and business partner employees. He is also the executive sponsor of Delta’s global baggage operation, tasked with achieving the #1 Department of Transportation (DOT) industry position, which was achieved in 2022 for the first time in Delta’s history.

Hussein began his career on the frontline pushing wheelchairs, working on the ramp, and in customer service at Northwest Airlines, now Delta Air Lines. Hussein went on to hold various leadership positions within finance and operations in Detroit, Atlanta, and New York’s JFK airports. Hussein holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Davenport University and two post graduate degrees from Wayne State University, an MBA and Master of Science, Industrial Engineering (MSIE).

In the community, Hussein spearheaded efforts in achieving over $1M in fund raising for the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital. He serves on the Regional Detroit Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Sub-Committee Board for Racial Justice & Economic Equity Board. Not to mention, Hussein was also honored by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce as the 2020 Professional of the Year.