David Neeleman
David Neeleman is a Brazilian-American entrepreneur best known as the founder of Azul Linhas Aéreas, a major airline in Brazil established in 2008. Neeleman has a significant background in the airline industry, having also co-founded JetBlue Airways in the United States. In recent news, he was highlighted for his strategic maneuvering to maintain a minority stake in Azul during a major corporate restructuring that will significantly dilute other shareholders' ownership. Despite losing controlling interest, Neeleman is set to retain a 4% share in the restructured company.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 74,718 | $21,000,000 | 4,740$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 30,943 | $2,000,000 | 1,024$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,137 | 25 | $6,900 | 4$ |
| Totals | 3 | 391,502,614 | 105,686 | $23,006,900 | 5,768$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Liechtenstein:
David Neeleman is the founder of Azul and continues to create airlines despite past challenges.
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Italy:
David Neeleman is the billionaire heir and husband of Hannah Neeleman.
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United States:
David Neeleman breaks down the impact of the U.S. tariff diplomacy on 'The Claman Countdown.'
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Colombia:
David Neeleman founded Breeze Airways in 2021 and is also the creator of JetBlue.
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Portugal:
Fernando Pinto acknowledged that Portugal has much to thank David Neeleman for opening the American market to TAP.
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Portugal:
David Neeleman is mentioned as one of the individuals who purchased shares of TAP.
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Liechtenstein:
David Neeleman is the founder of Azul and currently controls 67% of the company's ordinary shares.
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