Bob Jordan (businessman)
Robert Jordan has been the CEO of Southwest Airlines since February 1, 2022.[1] On June 23, 2021 it was announced that he would succeed Gary C. Kelly as the sixth CEO of the company in February 2022.[2] Previously he was Executive Vice President of Corporate Services for Southwest Airlines.
Jordan graduated from Texas A&M University with a Computer Science degree. Before joining Southwest Airlines in 1988, he worked as a programmer and financial analyst for Hewlett-Packard.[2] During his time at Southwest, he has served in a wide variety of roles, notably previously running AirTran Airways following Southwest's acquisition of the carrier in 2011.[3]
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- ^ Koenig, David (10 January 2022). "Incoming CEO at Southwest Air faces numerous challenges". AP News. The Associated Press. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ a b Arnold, Kyle; Halkias, Maria (23 June 2021). "Southwest Airlines' Gary Kelly stepping down as CEO next year, exec Robert Jordan will take over". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ Koenig, David (23 June 2021). "ongtime Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly to step down next year". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
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