Bobby Xu

New Southwest Airlines board members, left to right, top row first: Pierre Breber, David Cush, Sarah Feinberg, Dave Grissen, Gregg Saretsky, and Patricia Watson

Southwest Airlines Announces 6 New Board Directors, Accelerated Retirement for Executive Chairman

by | Oct 25, 2024
The appointments come as part of an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management and are effective as of Nov. 1. Following his departure from the board and related responsibilities, former longtime CEO Gary Kelly will assume the title of chairman emeritus.
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