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Southwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal as board chair following Gary Kelly's retirement
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.
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 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 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 Names IndiGo Co-Founder as Independent Board Chair
Gangwal’s appointment marks the end of a tense battle with activist investor Elliott, which had long been pushing for significant leadership changes at Southwest.
Southwest Airlines Names Rakesh Gangwal Independent Board Chair
Southwest Airlines, which recently struck a truce with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, on Monday said it has named longtime airline executive Rakesh Gangwal as independent board chair.
Southwest names aviation veteran Gangwal as board chairperson
Southwest Airlines on Monday named aviation industry veteran Rakesh Gangwal as the chairperson of its board. The airline brought in the co-founder of India's InterGlobe Aviation to its board in July after pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.
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.
Domestic Dominance: Examining Southwest Airlines' Top 5 Internal Routes From Oakland By Seat Availability
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Southwest, Other Airlines Plan a Shake-Up. Why They Need More to Boost Their Stocks.
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Spirit Airlines pioneer Ben Baldanza dies at 62
Agreement should restart plane production already far behind schedule. Southwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal as new ...
Southwest Airlines to continue seasonal flights from Fresno to Dallas in June 2025
The airline announced they will resume its seasonal service from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Dallas Love Field ...
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Southwest Airlines Executive Chairman Gary Kelly retires early, Board announces new members
DALLAS – Southwest Airlines Executive Chairman Gary Kelly is accelerating his retirement, effective Nov. 1. "Gary Kelly's ...
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Southwest Airlines must face pilots' union lawsuit over threats
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines (LUV.N), opens new tab must face a lawsuit accusing the carrier of illegally ...
Southwest Airlines activist investor group deal adds six board members, CEO stays
Southwest Airlines Thursday reached an agreement with activist investor Elliot Investment Management to head off a proxy ...
Southwest Airlines starts nonstop service from Birmingham to Nashville
Southwest Airlines started nonstop service from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Nashville International ...
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Southwest Airlines reaches settlement with Elliott, restructures board leadership
After months of an ongoing battle, Southwest Airlines has reached a settlement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management. The Dallas-based airline announced in a press release on ...
Southwest flight to Chicago makes emergency landing in Nashville
Southwest Airlines (SWA) confirmed the flight from Birmingham, Alabama, to Chicago, Illinois, was diverted after pilots ...