Southwest Airlines has appointed Tom Nealon to its Board of Directors effective on December 1.
Nealon is currently the group executive vice president of JC Penney, where he has responsibility for information technology, corporate strategy and planning, and digital ventures.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Tom join the excellent talent that already resides on the Southwest Board of Directors,” said Gary Kelly, chairman of the board, president, and CEO for Southwest Airlines. “Tom’s extensive knowledge in technology and his leadership skills will serve Southwest and its People well.”
Nealon will initially serve for a term lasting until Southwest’s next Annual Meting of Shareholders in May 2011.