Southwest Names IndiGo Co-Founder

IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal appointed Chairman of Southwest Airlines
Billionaire and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has been appointed as the Chairman of Southwest Airlines, the U.S.-based carrier announced, media reports said.
IndiGo Co-Founder Succeeds Kelly To Chair Southwest Board
New Southwest Airlines director Rakesh Gangwal will serve as independent chair of the company’s board of directors, replacing Gary Kelly who has stepped down from his executive chairman post.
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 names aviation veteran Gangwal as board chairperson
Southwest Airlines on Monday named aviation industry veteran Rakesh Gangwal as the independent chair to its board, days after the budget carrier settled its feud with activist investor Elliott. The airline brought in the co-founder of India's largest carrier Indigo to its board in July despite criticism from Elliott Investment Management at the time.
Rakesh Gangwal named chairman of Southwest's reconstructed board
Southwest's reconstituted board of directors will be chaired by Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of Indian airline IndiGo. Gangwal also is a former CEO of US Airways and reservations system Worldspan.
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 IndiGo Founder New Chair of the Board
Southwest Airlines Co. officially announces the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as the independent Chair of the Board of Directors.
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal appointed Chair of Southwest Airlines board
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has been appointed as independent Chair of Southwest Airlines board of directors.
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal becomes chairman of Southwest Airlines
Billionaire and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has been appointed as the Chairman of American carrier Southwest Airlines. Gangwal, who joined the board of Southwest in July this year, had also acquired shares worth USD 108 million of the airline recently.
Rakesh Gangwal appointed Chairman of Southwest Airlines
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has been appointed as Chairman of Southwest Airlines, marking a significant milestone in his extensive aviation career. Gangwal joined Southwest’s board in July and recently acquired shares worth USD 108 million,
Southwest names Rakesh Gangwal as independent chair of board
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Southwest Airlines names IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal as Chairman
Billionaire and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has been appointed as the Chairman of American carrier Southwest Airlines. Gangwal, who joined the board of Southwest in July this year ...