Southwest names Rakesh Gangwal

Rakesh Gangwal: the airline industry disciplinarian behind IndiGo’s success
A quick profile of Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo who played a crucial role in transforming India's airline industry with a no-frills approach and cost efficiency.
Southwest Airlines Names Rakesh Gangwal Chair Amid Board Shakeup
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.
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 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. As part of the board shakeup spurred by vocal, large investor Elliott Investment Management, new committee...
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.
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
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines named a new board chair Monday.Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of India’s largest carrier IndiGo who started his career with United Airlines and went on to run U.S. Airways,
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 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.
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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.
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