Robert Neal serves as President and Chief Financial Officer of Allegiant Travel Company where he leads the company's financial strategy and oversees key corporate and administrative functions including people services, technology, procurement, fleet planning, legal affairs, and investor relations.
A nearly two-decade veteran of Allegiant, Neal was appointed CFO in January 2023 before being named President in November, 2025. Neal has held a series of progressively senior roles since joining the company in 2007, where he has been instrumental in strengthening Allegiant's position as a leader in leisure travel. Neal has led many of Allegiant's significant financial and strategic initiatives including capital-planning efforts, fleet planning, and cost structure optimization.
Throughout his tenure, Neal has played a key role in reinforcing the company’s operational foundations, advancing leadership development initiatives, and helping refocus the organization on its core airline business. Known for pairing financial rigor with operational integrity and strategic innovation he is a trusted partner to Allegiant’s executive leadership team and a key driver of the company’s growth strategy.
Since 2017, Neal has served in various roles at the ISTAT Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on advancing commercial aviation and humanitarianism.
Neal holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His deep financial expertise and operational insight have made him a highly respected leader within Allegiant and across the broader aviation industry.