SOUTHWEST ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced the retirement of two key executives effective April 1, 2025. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Tammy Romo and Chief Administration Officer Linda Rutherford will step down from their positions after serving over three decades each.
Romo, who joined in 1991, has overseen finance activities, Supply Chain Management, Corporate Strategy, Fuel Strategy & Management, Fleet Strategy & Management, and Environmental Sustainability since becoming CFO in 2012. Rutherford, who joined in 1992, currently oversees Culture & Communications, Internal Audit, People, Talent & Leadership, Total Rewards, Technology, and Southwest University.
Southwest will begin a search for Romo's replacement. The airline currently operates at 117 airports across 11 countries, employs over 73,000 people, and served more than 137 million customers in 2023.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) ha annunciato il pensionamento di due dirigenti chiave a partire dal 1 aprile 2025. Il Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Chief Financial Officer Tammy Romo e l'Amministratore Delegato Linda Rutherford lasceranno le loro posizioni dopo aver servito oltre trent'anni ciascuno.
Romo, entrata in azienda nel 1991, ha supervisionato le attività finanziarie, la gestione della catena di approvvigionamento, la strategia aziendale, la strategia e gestione del carburante, la strategia e gestione della flotta e la sostenibilità ambientale da quando è diventata CFO nel 2012. Rutherford, entrata nel 1992, attualmente supervisa Cultura e Comunicazioni, Revisione Interna, Persone, Talenti e Leadership, Ricompense Totali, Tecnologia e Southwest University.
Southwest avvierà la ricerca del sostituto di Romo. La compagnia aerea attualmente opera in 117 aeroporti in 11 paesi, impiega oltre 73.000 persone e ha servito più di 137 milioni di clienti nel 2023.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) anunció la jubilación de dos ejecutivos clave a partir del 1 de abril de 2025. La Vicepresidenta Ejecutiva y Directora Financiera Tammy Romo y la Directora de Administración Linda Rutherford dejarán sus cargos después de más de tres décadas de servicio cada una.
Romo, quien se unió en 1991, ha supervisado actividades financieras, la gestión de la cadena de suministro, la estrategia corporativa, la estrategia y gestión del combustible, la estrategia y gestión de la flota, y la sostenibilidad ambiental desde que se convirtió en CFO en 2012. Rutherford, quien se unió en 1992, actualmente supervisa Cultura y Comunicaciones, Auditoría Interna, Personas, Talento y Liderazgo, Recompensas Totales, Tecnología y Southwest University.
Southwest comenzará la búsqueda del reemplazo de Romo. La aerolínea opera actualmente en 117 aeropuertos en 11 países, emplea a más de 73,000 personas y ha atendido a más de 137 millones de clientes en 2023.
사우스웨스트 항공 (NYSE: LUV)는 2025년 4월 1일부터 두 명의 주요 임원이 퇴직한다고 발표했습니다. 수석 부사장 겸 최고재무책임자 타미 로모와 최고관리책임자 린다 루더포드가 30년 이상씩의 재직 후 자리를 떠납니다.
1991년에 입사한 로모는 2012년 CFO가 된 이후 재무 활동, 공급망 관리, 기업 전략, 연료 전략 및 관리, 항공기 전략 및 관리, 환경 지속 가능성을 감독해 왔습니다. 1992년에 입사한 루더포드는 현재 문화 및 커뮤니케이션, 내부 감사, 인력, 인재 및 리더십, 총 보상, 기술, 사우스웨스트 대학교를 관리하고 있습니다.
사우스웨스트는 로모의 후임자를 찾기 시작할 것입니다. 이 항공사는 현재 11개국 117개 공항에서 운항 중이며, 73,000명 이상의 직원이 근무하고 있으며, 2023년에는 1억3700만 명 이상의 고객을 서비스했습니다.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) a annoncé la retraite de deux cadres clés à compter du 1er avril 2025. La Vice-présidente Exécutive et Directrice Financière Tammy Romo et la Directrice des Administrations Linda Rutherford
Romo, qui a rejoint l'entreprise en 1991, a supervisé les activités financières, la gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, la stratégie d'entreprise, la stratégie et la gestion du carburant, la stratégie et la gestion de la flotte, ainsi que la durabilité environnementale depuis qu'elle est devenue CFO en 2012. Rutherford, qui a rejoint l'entreprise en 1992, supervise actuellement la culture et les communications, l'audit interne, les personnes, les talents et le leadership, les récompenses totales, la technologie et Southwest University.
Southwest commencera la recherche du remplaçant de Romo. La compagnie aérienne opère actuellement dans 117 aéroports à travers 11 pays, emploie plus de 73 000 personnes et a servi plus de 137 millions de clients en 2023.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) gab die Pensionierung von zwei führenden Führungskräften zum 1. April 2025 bekannt. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Tammy Romo und Chief Administration Officer Linda Rutherford werden nach jeweils über drei Jahrzehnten in ihren Positionen zurücktreten.
Romo, die 1991 begann, überwachte seit ihrer Ernennung zur CFO im Jahr 2012 die Finanzaktivitäten, das Supply Chain Management, die Unternehmensstrategie, die Treibstoffstrategie und -verwaltung, die Flottenstrategie und -verwaltung sowie die Umweltverträglichkeit. Rutherford, die 1992 in die Firma eintrat, leitet derzeit Kultur & Kommunikation, interne Prüfung, Personal, Talent & Führung, Gesamtvergütung, Technologie und die Southwest University.
Southwest wird die Suche nach Romos Nachfolger beginnen. Die Fluggesellschaft betreibt derzeit 117 Flughäfen in 11 Ländern, beschäftigt über 73.000 Mitarbeiter und bediente 2023 mehr als 137 Millionen Kunden.
- Southwest maintains position as largest carrier of air travelers flying nonstop within the United States
- Strong customer base with 137 million passengers served in 2023
- Extensive network coverage with operations in 117 airports across 11 countries
- Simultaneous departure of two long-serving executive officers could create temporary leadership gap
- Potential disruption in financial strategy and administration during transition period
"For more than three decades, Tammy and Linda have led our organization with vision, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence," said Bob
Tammy Romo
Romo joined Southwest Airlines® in 1991 and has held many Leadership roles in the past 33 years, including Head of Investor Relations, Controller, Treasurer, and Senior Vice President Planning. She became Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer in 2012, and since that time, has been responsible for overseeing the airline's finance activities and initiatives, as well as Supply Chain Management, Corporate Strategy, Fuel Strategy & Management, Fleet Strategy & Management, and Environmental Sustainability.
Over Romo's career, her accolades include being recognized by WomenInc. as a Most Influential Corporate Director in 2023, named D CEO Magazine's Outstanding CFO for a Public Company in 2022 and 2014, Dallas Business Journal's 2014 CFO of the Year, and named in Institutional Investor's All-America Executive Team for Airlines. In addition, Tammy is a Lifetime member of the McCombs School Advisory Council and an Emeritus member of the Accounting Advisory Council.
Southwest will begin a search for Romo's replacement.
Linda Rutherford
Rutherford came to Southwest in 1992 as a Public Relations Coordinator after time spent working as a news journalist. At Southwest®, Rutherford has focused largely on the Communications space, including serving as the Chief Communications Officer for seven years before assuming her current role as Chief Administration Officer. In her current capacity, Linda oversees Culture & Communications, Internal Audit, People, Talent & Leadership, Total Rewards, Technology, and Southwest University.
Among Rutherford's myriad honors, she has received the 2023 PRWeek Women of Distinction, the 2023 Missouri Honor Medal, and the 2022 Institute of Public Relations Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also an inductee into the halls of fame for PR News Measurement, PR News Public Relations, and the Texas Tech University College of Media & Communications.
About Southwest Airlines Co.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 117 airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline1. By empowering its more than 73,0002 People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 137 million Customers carried in 2023. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.
1Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey since Q1 2021
2Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
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