SOUTHWEST AIRLINES (LUV)
Sector: Industrials
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Sector: Industrials
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Director information for LUV
| Ticker | Position | Age | Qualifications and Experience | Committee Memberships | Filing Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUV | Independent Director; Former Group President of Marriott International | 68 | ["Environmental / Sustainability", "Finance & Accounting", "Government Affairs", "Human Capital", "Logistics / Operations", "Marketing / Brand Management", "Risk Management", "Safety", "Expertise in successful brand management", "Strong finance experience", "Proven track record of spearheading company growth", "PublicCEO", "Technology", "Govt Affairs", "Environmental/Sustainability", "Logistics/Operations"] | ["Audit", "Compensation"] | 2026 |
Biography sourced from the proxy statement filing.
Age: 68 | Independent Director
Director since: 2024
Principal Occupation: Former Group President of Marriott International
Board Committees: Audit, Compensation
Skills and Qualifications: Environmental/Sustainability, Finance & Accounting, Government Affairs, Human Capital, Logistics/Operations, Marketing/Brand Management, Risk Management, Safety
Expertise Relevant to Southwest Airlines Business and Strategy:
Expertise in successful brand management. As former Group President of Marriott International, Inc., a global operator, franchisor, and licensor of hotel, residential, and timeshare properties (Marriott), Mr. Grissen is a seasoned hospitality executive with extensive experience leading a global franchise and growing a storied brand. Mr. Grissen led all functions for Marriott's brands in the Americas and for the Ritz-Carlton and EDITION brands globally, including strategy, revenue management, sales and marketing, operations, food and beverage, technology, development and human resources.
Strong finance experience. Mr. Grissen served in several senior finance positions during his 36-year career at Marriott, culminating in the Senior Vice President of Finance & Business Development. Mr. Grissen oversaw major activities including the due diligence of the Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance acquisitions. As Group President of Marriott, he provided P&L leadership for the Americas with about 80% of the company's fee income.
Proven track record of spearheading company growth, leading the expansion of Marriott's Americas organization from 2,928 hotels to 5,640 properties, with another 1,800 hotels in the pipeline during his tenure. Mr. Grissen managed hotels representing approximately two-thirds of Marriott's fee revenue and a workforce of 160,000 people, developing new leaders and driving performance at Marriott hotels across the region.
Business Experience:
Group President, Americas, Marriott International, Inc. (2013-2021)
President, Americas (2010-2013)
Executive Vice President of the Eastern Region (2004-2010)
Various Roles (1986-2004)
Other Public Company Board Experience:
Chatham Lodging Trust (2021-present)
Regis Corporation (2013-2024), Chairman (2021-2024)
Good Times Restaurants Inc. (2005-2010)
Other Professional Memberships:
Board of Directors, WaterWalk International and Consolidated Holdings, Inc., a hospitality brand (2022-present)
Board of Directors, Greenwood Racing, Inc., a casino, betting, and racing company (2021-2023)