SOUTHWEST ANNOUNCES DANIELLE COLLINS AS AIRLINE'S NEW HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS

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Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) named Danielle Collins as Managing Director of Investor Relations, effective Nov 3, 2025, announcement dated Nov 5, 2025.

Collins joins from Shell after nearly two decades in finance and strategy, including seven years leading Shell's North America shareholder, analyst, and institutional investor relationships from Houston. Tom Doxey, Southwest CFO, said Collins will help communicate the airline's transformation, strategic priorities, and long-term value proposition.

Collins holds a Bachelor of Arts (political science) and a Bachelor of Commerce (accounting) from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has appointed Danielle Collins – a veteran of corporate finance, strategy, and investor relations – as its Managing Director of Investor Relations. Her Southwest Airlines^® tenure began Nov. 3.

"Danielle has a proven track record in corporate strategy and investor engagement and is a trusted voice within the institutional investor community," said Tom Doxey, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Southwest Airlines. "She will be an outstanding asset to Southwest as we continue communicating our transformation, strategic priorities, and long-term value proposition."

Collins joins Southwest^® after a nearly two-decade stint with Shell, where she held roles in accounting, finance process management, and strategic performance while based in Canada. For the past seven years, she led Shell's relationships with shareholders, analysts, and institutional investors in North America from the company's Houston headquarters.

"I'm thrilled to join Southwest during such a transformative and exciting period in the Company's history," said Collins. "Southwest has a great financial story to tell, and I'm excited to share it with the investment community."

Originally from the Canadian Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Collins holds a Bachelor of Arts with a political science focus and Bachelor of Commerce with an accounting focus from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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 72,000² People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 140 million Customers carried in 2024. 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.

1. Based on U.S. Dept. of Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey as of Q1 2025
2. Fulltime-equivalent active Employees as of Sept. 30, 2025

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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.

FAQ

When did Danielle Collins start as Southwest Airlines (LUV) Managing Director of Investor Relations?

Danielle Collins began her role at Southwest on Nov 3, 2025 and the appointment was announced on Nov 5, 2025.

What experience does Danielle Collins bring to Southwest (LUV)?

She spent nearly two decades at Shell in accounting, finance process management, strategic performance, and seven years leading North America shareholder and investor relations.

How did Southwest (LUV) describe the role Danielle Collins will play?

Southwest said she will support communicating the company's transformation, strategic priorities, and long-term value proposition to investors.

Who commented on Danielle Collins' appointment at Southwest (LUV)?

Tom Doxey, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Southwest, provided a supporting comment about her appointment.

What education credentials does Danielle Collins have listed in the LUV announcement?

She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a political science focus and a Bachelor of Commerce with an accounting focus from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Does the LUV announcement state how Danielle Collins' hire will affect Southwest's financial guidance or results?

No— the announcement discusses her background and investor relations role but does not provide financial guidance or quantified impacts.