In this episode of The Briefing, we sit down with Steve Harwitz, Delta Air Lines' Credit Manager for Fuel Operations as well as credit risk at the Monroe Energy refinery, a wholly owned subsidiary acquired in 2012 that turns crude oil into jet fuel for Delta’s fleet. In his many roles, Steve works at the intersection of fuel sourcing, financial risk management, and global market shifts, a vantage point where airline strategy, geopolitics, and economics meet.
From tracking crude flows to spotting demand shifts driven by pop culture and pandemics, Steve distills complex data into clear, actionable strategies. He shares the habits that keep him sharp, reflects on resilience in a volatile industry, and explains why some human roles — like flight crews — remain irreplaceable. He also discusses how Emerging Trajectories has brought fresh, overlooked perspectives to Delta’s strategic decisions.
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