Bob Jordan (businessman)
Robert Jordan | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Corporate executive |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | CEO of Southwest Airlines |
Robert Jordan is a prominent American corporate leader who assumed the role of chief executive officer (CEO) at Southwest Airlines on February 1, 2022.
In June 2021, Jordan was named the successor to Gary C. Kelly, becoming the sixth individual to hold the CEO position at Southwest. Prior to this appointment, he served as the airline’s executive vice president of corporate services.
Education
Jordan earned a bachelor's degree in computer science along with an MBA from Texas A&M University.
Career
Before his tenure at Southwest Airlines began in 1988, Jordan gained experience as a programmer and financial analyst at Hewlett-Packard. Throughout his career at Southwest, he has occupied several senior leadership positions, including overseeing AirTran Airways following its 2011 acquisition.
In December 2022, Jordan directed the company’s operational efforts during the Southwest Airlines Scheduling Crisis, which was marked by extensive flight cancellations caused by system malfunctions.
By 2025, Jordan’s total compensation as CEO amounted to $10.5 million.