Southwest names Nealon as president

Southwest appointed Thomas Nealon as president Tuesday. Nealon, most recently the company's executive VP of strategy & innovation, will now be responsible for departments such as finance and corporate delivery. The company also named 23-year Southwest veteran Michael Van de Ven as chief operating officer. CE Gary Kelly, 61, said the changes are a part of the company's ongoing succession planning process. Both Nealon and Van de Ven will report to Kelly and their appointments are effective immediately. <br/>
Reuters
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1/10/17