Southwest Airlines Co. has appointed David Hess and Christopher P. Reynolds as members of the Board. David Hess has been appointed to serve on the Board effective Nov. 18, 2021. Christopher P. Reynolds has been appointed to serve on the Board effective immediately after the company's 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Both Hess and Reynolds, along with the other Board nominees, will be on the ballot for the 2022 Annual Meeting. Hess most recently served as the CEO of Arconic Corporation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. Reynolds was recently appointed Chair of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the auto industry's trade organization. Hess has a strong background in senior executive leadership roles in the aerospace and defense sectors. He brings deep industry experience, a proven track record, a collaborative style and a strong technical background to the Board. Reynolds has extensive knowledge and expertise in both the manufacturing and legal professions and brings a vision for innovation, teamwork, and building strong corporate cultures.