Age: 70 | Independent Director

Director since: 2021

Principal Occupation: Former CEO of Arconic Corporation

Board Committees: Audit, Safety and Operations (Chair)

Skills and Qualifications: Airline/Aerospace, Environmental/Sustainability, Finance & Accounting, Government Affairs, Human Capital, Logistics/Operations, Marketing/Brand Management, Public CEO, Risk Management, Safety, Technology

Expertise Relevant to Southwest Airlines Business and Strategy:

Seasoned executive with over four decades of aerospace background. Under Mr. Hess leadership, Hamilton Sundstrand, a manufacturer of aerospace and industrial products, became the largest systems supplier of Boeing's 787 aircraft. As President of Pratt & Whitney, an aerospace manufacturer, Mr. Hess expanded the company's reach and influence, including through achieving sole-source position on key aircraft models and acquiring a majority share in International Aero Engines, an important partner.

Effective leader of strategic transformations. At Arconic (now Howmet Aerospace, Inc.), a metals manufacturing business that serves the aerospace market, among others, Mr. Hess stepped in as interim CEO while the company, recently having split off from Alcoa, underwent a significant business transformation and leadership transition. In this role, he led the company through the initial stages of a business and management transition that eventually culminated in its further separation into Howmet Aerospace, specializing in engineered products and forgings, and Arconic, specializing in building materials and construction systems.

Extensive boardroom experience at aerospace, defense, and industrial materials companies. Mr. Hess has served as a board member of companies like Woodward, Inc., a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for aerospace and industrial equipment; Allegheny Technologies, a manufacturer of industrial metals; and Arconic, where, as CEO, he oversaw the company's transition after a major split-off transaction and helped set the stage for further transformational transactions. Mr. Hess leverages his boardroom experience in the aerospace industry to provide insights on Southwest's strategy and operations.

Business Experience:

CEO, Arconic Corporation (2017-2018)

Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer for Aerospace, United Technologies Corporation (2015-2017)

President, Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (2009-2014)

President, Hamilton Sundstrand (2004-2009)

Other Public Company Board Experience:

Woodward, Inc. (2021-present)

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (2019-present)

Arconic Corporation (2017-2019)

Other Professional Memberships:

Board of Directors, Hartford HealthCare (2011-2017), Chairman (2017-2020)

Board of Governors Executive Committee, Aerospace Industries Association (Chairman 2012)