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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 Lance Murray | 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.
by Lance Murray |
Sep 26, 2024
Dallas-based Southwest detailed new policies during its Investor Day today, including a transition to assigned seating, premium seating options, boarding with upgrades, and more. Today's announcements—including the addition of former Spirit Airlines CEO Robert Fornaro as a new board member—come amid pressure from active investor Elliott Investment Management.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 25, 2024
Bob Jordan, Southwest's president, CEO, and vice board chairman, called the move to offer assigned seating and additional legroom "a transformational change" that impacts almost every aspect of the airline.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 5, 2024
The board of directors of Dallas-based Southwest Airlines disclosed in the company’s proxy statement that 14 candidates have been nominated to stand for election at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 15....
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