Southwest Airlines Taps Rakesh Gangwal

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,
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal appointed Chair of Southwest Airlines board
Indian businessman Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of low-cost carrier IndiGo, has been appointed independent Chair of the Southwest Airlines board of directors, replacing Executive Chairman Gary Kelly. Kelly served in this role since 2008,
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.
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.
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.
From Indigo to Southwest: Rakesh Gangwal's Aviation Milestone
Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo and aviation industry veteran, has been appointed as Chairman of Southwest Airlines. Recently, he acquired shares worth USD 108 million in Southwest. He aims to steer the airline towards superior financial performance alongside CEO Bob Jordan.
Southwest Names Aviation Veteran Gangwal as Board Chairperson
(Reuters) -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.
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 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.
Rakesh Gangwal: the airline industry disciplinarian behind IndiGo’s success
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