Southwest Airlines announces new CFO

Southwest Airlines announced (30-Aug-2012) its senior VP finance and CFO Laura Wright has advised the company of her decision to retire. Tammy Romo has been named to succeed Ms Wright as senior VP finance and CFO. The leadership changes will be effective 20-Sep-2012. Ms Wright will remain with the company until the end of 2012 to assist with the transition. [more - original PR]