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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 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 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 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 appoints Rakesh Gangwal as board chair
Southwest Airlines on 4 November disclosed the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as independent chair of the company's board of directors, filling the role left vacant by former executive chairman Gary Kelly.
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 Bends To Activist Investor, Restructures Board
The carrier’s concessions will avert a proxy fight in exchange for naming six new directors. Notably, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan will keep his job.
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.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES NAMES RAKESH GANGWAL CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND ANNOUNCES NEW COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ("Southwest" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as independent Chair of the Board of Directors and named new Board Committee Chairs,
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 Airlines reaches settlement with Elliott, adds new directors to board
Southwest Airlines has given in to demands from Elliott Investment Management and agreed to restructure its board leadership ...
Southwest Reaches Deal With Activist Elliott, Adding 6 New Directors to Board
Southwest Airlines announced a resolution to its discussions with activist investor Elliott Investment Management and ...