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Southwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal as board chair following Gary Kelly's retirement
DALLAS – Southwest Airlines has named Rakesh Gangwal as the independent chair of the board of directors. Gangwal, an airline executive and entrepreneur, has been a member of the Southwest Airlines board of directors since July 8. Previously, he served on the boards of US Airways Group, CarMax, Office Depot, OfficeMax and PetSmart.
Southwest Airlines Announces 6 New Board Directors, Accelerated Retirement for Executive Chairman
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,
Southwest Airlines appoints new board chair, committee chairs
Gangwal has served on Southwest’s board since July and his appointment as the board’s chair comes after Kelly and six other directors retired Nov. 1. Co-founder and CEO Herb Kelleher held the position from 1978 to 2008, followed by Kelly, according to our partners at the Dallas Business Journal.
Southwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal as new board chair
Southwest Airlines has named former US Airways CEO Rakesh Gangwal as its new independent chair of the board of directors. Gangwal joined the board in July, shortly after activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a stake in the Dallas-based ...
Southwest Airlines Names Rakesh Gangwal Chair Amid Board Shakeup
Before joining Southwest’s board in July, he served on the boards of US Airways Group, CarMax, Office Depot, OfficeMax, and PetSmart. Gangwal was previously the CEO and chairman of US Airways Group and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Southwest names Rakesh Gangwal as independent chair of board
Airlines announced the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as independent Chair of the Board of Directors and named new Board
Southwest board gets new independent chairman
The new chair of the Dallas-based airline's board is the billionaire co-founder of the largest airline in India.
Southwest Airlines Taps Rakesh Gangwal As New Independent Board Chair, Names Fresh Committee Chairs
Southwest Airlines Co ($LUV) on Monday announced the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as independent Chair of the Board of Directors and has named new Board Committee Chairs, effective immediately. "We are embarking on the next era of change at Southwest as we build upon its many successes and storied past.
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