Southwest Airlines Executive Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer Ryan Green will be stepping down from his role. According to a regulatory filing, Green’s last day in his position will be April 1.
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During his 23 years at Southwest, Green oversaw a number of new initiatives. This includes revamping the Rapid Rewards program, redesigning the inflight entertainment system and more. In his current role, Green is charged with “ensuring the seamless development and deployment of top-priority initiatives across the organization.” This includes the airline’s recent introduction of assigned and premium seating.
Green’s departure from the Dallas-based airline follows one of the company’s most eventful years.
In June 2024, activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management announced a $1.9 billion investment in Southwest Airlines. What followed was a bitter boardroom battle over what Elliott said was poor management from Executive Chairman Gary Kelly and CEO Bob Jordan. The airline reached a settlement with Elliott in October, resulting in a major change-up in the company’s boardroom.
Most recently, Southwest announced the first mass layoff in the company’s history, cutting around 15% of its corporate workforce.
Green’s replacement has not yet been named. Southwest Airlines has not released a statement about Green’s departure.
