DALLAS, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ("Southwest" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Rakesh Gangwal as independent Chair of the Board of Directors and named new Board Committee Chairs, effective immediately: Lisa Atherton will serve as Chair of the Compensation Committee Douglas Brooks will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee David Hess will continue to serve as Chair of the Safety and Operations Committee Chris Reynolds will serve as Chair of the Nomin ...