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title: "Southwest Airlines Appoints Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to Board of Directors"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/295461581.md"
description: "Southwest Airlines Co. announced the appointment of Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board cited their extensive public company leadership experience and expertise in technology, digital innovation, and financial strategy as key factors in strengthening the Board's capabilities to support Southwest's strategic priorities and drive shareholder value."
datetime: "2026-08-10T23:10:15.000Z"
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# Southwest Airlines Appoints Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to Board of Directors

On August 10, 2026, Southwest Airlines Co. disclosed that Jason Liberty, Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, and Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies, will become new Board members. This move aims to bolster the Board's expertise with the addition of these two prominent figures. Southwest Airlines Co., listed on NYSE as LUV, continues to expand its leadership team with the appointment of Liberty and Krishna to the Board, enhancing their strategic vision and decision-making process.

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