Southwest Airlines Appoints Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to Board of Directors

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    "title": "Southwest Airlines Appoints Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to Board of Directors",
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    "excerpt": "DALLAS , Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV ) today announced Jason Liberty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, Chief Executive Officer, Rocket Companies, will join the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board determined that adding two directors with extensive public company leadership experience and deep expertise in technology, digital innovation, commercial strategy, and financial leadership will further strengthen the Board as Southwest continues executing its strategic priorities and driving value for Shareholders. \"Jason and Varun are exceptional leaders who bring complementary experience leading complex, customer-focused companies through periods of growth, innovation, and transformation,\" said Doug Brooks, independent Chair of the Board. \"Their perspectives will be valuable as Southwest continues to advance its strategic plan and deliver long-term value for our Shareholders.\" \"Southwest is one of the most respected and recognizable brands in travel, with a strong culture, a proud history, and exciting opportunities ahead,\" said Liberty. \"I look forward to working with the Board and Leadership Team as the Company continues evolving its customer experience and positioning itself for sustained, long-term success.\" \"Southwest has a remarkable legacy of democratizing travel and...",
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