Andrew Watterson
Chief Operating Officer at Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines•Dallas, Texas, United States
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience35+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
As Chief Operating Officer at Southwest Airlines, I have the privilege of working with over 70,000 incredible Employees who deliver our Legendary Hospitality every single day. As an AVGeek, my passion for aviation runs deep, but it's the Warrior Spirit of our People at Southwest that captures my heart.
Career Timeline
- Southwest AirlinesCurrentOct 2013–Present· 12 yrs 11 mos
- Chief Operating OfficerCurrentOct 2022–Present
- Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer2020–Oct 2022
- EVP and Chief Revenue Officer2017–Dec 2019
- SVP Network and RevenueFeb 2016–Dec 2016
- SVP Network and Revenue ManagementFeb 2015–Feb 2016
- VP, Network Planning and PerformanceOct 2013–2015
- Jul 2018–Apr 2024· 5 yrs 9 mos
- Board MemberJul 2018–Apr 2024
- Apr 2011–Oct 2013· 2 yrs 6 mos
- VP, Planning and Revenue ManagementApr 2011–Oct 2013
- May 1999–Apr 2011· 11 yrs 11 mos
- PartnerMay 1999–Apr 2011
- Jun 1996–May 1999· 2 yrs 11 mos
- Manager, Information TechnologyJun 1996–May 1999
- Jun 1995–Jun 1996· 1 yr
- Supply Chain ConsultantJun 1995–Jun 1996
- Nov 1990–Nov 1994· 4 yrs
- Signals Intelligence Operator & AnalystNov 1990–Nov 1994
Education
MBA
Operations Management
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
BA
Washington University in St. LouisExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Andrew Watterson
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Yield ManagementProduct DevelopmentOperational ExcellenceCRMNetwork DesignE-commerceManagementBusiness PlanningBusiness Process ImprovementManagement ConsultingProgram ManagementConsultingBusiness TransformationStrategyAirlinesPricingBusiness StrategyStart-upsOperations ManagementCommercial Aviation