Southwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal

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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Before joining Southwest’s board in July, he served on the boards of US Airways Group, CarMax, Office Depot, OfficeMax, and PetSmart. Gangwal was previously the CEO and chairman of US Airways Group and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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.
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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.
Rakesh Gangwal Named Southwest Airlines Chairman
IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal appointed as Chairman of Southwest Airlines. He joined the board in July and recently acquired shares worth USD 108 million.
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.
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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.