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Robert E. Jordan
Current
Feb 2022 — Present
(4y 7mo)
Robert E. Jordan was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Airlines Co., effective February 1, 2022, succeeding Gary C. Kelly.
2 source filings — click to expand
Gary C. Kelly
Jul 2004 — Feb 2022
(17y 7mo)
Gary C. Kelly was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Airlines, effective July 15, 2004, succeeding James F. Parker.
transition to Executive Chairman role
3 source filings — click to expand