IndiGo Co-founder Gangwal Appointed Chairman of Southwest Airlines Board

DALLAS- Southwest Airlines (WN) announced Monday (November 4, 2024) the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of India’s largest low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines (6E) , as its new independent board chair.

This leadership shift follows an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which had advocated for significant changes in Southwest’s board structure.

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