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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 Appoints 5 Elliott Representatives To Board Of Directors
The proxy battle at Southwest Airlines is seemingly over, with the airline appointing six new and independent members to its board.
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 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 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 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 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 Airlines Taps Rakesh Gangwal As New Independent Board Chair, Names Fresh Committee Chairs
Southwest Airlines Co ($LUV) on Monday announced the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as independent Chair of the Board of Directors and has named new Board Committee Chairs, effective immediately. "We are embarking on the next era of change at Southwest as we build upon its many successes and storied past.
Southwest Airlines names Rakesh Gangwal as independent chair
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has named Rakesh Gangwal as independent chair of the board of directors, effective immediately. “Our critical priority as a newly constituted board is to come together to work closely with Bob Jordan and the rest of the management team to return the carrier to superior financial performance,
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 ...
Elliott Boosts Southwest Interest to 11.3% After Truce
Elliott Investment Management is slightly increasing its economic exposure to 11.3% in Southwest Airlines Co. after agreeing ...
Southwest Strikes a Truce With the Activist Hedge Fund Elliott
The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment ...
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Southwest Airlines reaches settlement with Elliott, restructures board leadership
After months of an ongoing battle, Southwest Airlines has reached a settlement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management. The Dallas-based airline announced in a press release on ...
Southwest Airlines settles boardroom feud with activist investor Elliott
Southwest Airlines and its activist investor Elliott Investment Management ended a bitter months-long boardroom battle on ...
Southwest Airlines, activist investor Elliott strike deal to end proxy fight
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced early Oct. 24 an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management ...