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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 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 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 settles with Elliott, accelerating Gary Kelly and board retirements
Southwest Airlines has given in to demands from Elliott Investment Management and agreed to restructure its board leadership after battling for months over the future of the company, according to a settlement deal unveiled Thursday.
Southwest Airlines Names Newest Board Members
Southwest Airlines appointed Rakesh Gangwal as the independent Chair of the Board of Directors and named new Board Committee Chairs following a restructuring deal with Elliott Management.
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.
Southwest Airlines to introduce new redeye flight from Hawaii next summer
Summer might have just ended but Southwest Airlines is already looking forward to the adventures ahead. The airline recently ...
Southwest, Other Airlines Plan a Shake-Up. Why They Need More to Boost Their Stocks.
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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 ...
Domestic Dominance: Examining Southwest Airlines' Top 5 Internal Routes From Oakland By Seat Availability
Like Las Vegas, Spirit is also Southwest's only competitor to San Diego, offering one daily flight for most of the month. The ...
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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, other airlines gear up for premium, but will it be enough to lift stocks?
Budget airlines' shift to premium seating options to boost profits amid rising costs and stock struggles is likely to face ...
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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 ...
Spirit Airlines pioneer Ben Baldanza dies at 62
Agreement should restart plane production already far behind schedule. Southwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal as new ...