Part of the session included a meeting with Continentalâs Chairman & CEO, Larry Kellner and Jeff Smisek, Continentalâs president. Though I still doubt whether Continental can break the commodity label, these two executives did represent a breath of fresh air.Both gentleman were very open and candid about their plans for expansion, relationship with customers and respect for their employees.hough I still doubt whether Continental can break the commodity label, these two executives did represent a breath of fresh air. Both gentleman were very open and candid about their plans for expansion, relationship with customers and respect for their employees.