Southwest Airlines appoints Robert Fornaro to board; six director retirements set for Nov

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO

Robert Fornaro, former CEO of AirTran and Spirit Airlines, appointed to board effective Sept. 26, 2024.
Board size increased to 16 for Fornaro's appointment; will decrease to 10 after Nov 2024 retirements and to 9 after 2025 annual meeting.
Board refreshment plan includes six previously announced resignations in Nov 2024 and Executive Chairman Gary Kelly's retirement at 2025 annual meeting.
Fornaro served as a consultant to Southwest from 2011-2014 and 2020-2024, providing transformation plan insight; not independent under NYSE rules.
Southwest has added ten new directors over the past three years, including Rakesh Gangwal and Lisa Atherton.

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Robert L. Fornaro

Director

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Effective: 2024-09-26
Filed: September 26, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On September 26, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Southwest Airlines Co. (the “Company” or “Southwest”) appointed Robert L. Fornaro as a member of the Board, effective immediately.

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Robert L. Fornaro was appointed as Director at SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

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On September 26, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Southwest Airlines Co. (the “Company” or “Southwest”) appointed Robert L. Fornaro as a member of the Board, effective immediately.

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