Gary Kelly

Gary Kelly

former CEO United States

Gary Kelly served as the CEO of Southwest Airlines from 2004 until 2022, overseeing the airline's growth and financial success. He famously stated the airline's commitment to avoiding layoffs until the recent announcement of significant workforce reductions, marking a pivotal change in the company's operational strategy.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
80,476
Power
2,670$
Sentiment
8.07
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 8.00 0.09% +0% 67,886,011 62,195 $2,700,000 2,474$
Croatia 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 4,105,267 3,089 $68,000 51$
Kazakhstan 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 18,776,707 15,192 $180,000 146$
Totals 4 90,767,985 80,476 $2,948,000 2,671$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gary Kelly, a professional ice hockey player for the Dundee Stars, died at the Ibiza Rocks hotel. 9

The Guardian: Ibiza venue cancels music events after deaths of two British men in two weeks | Spain

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gary Kelly died in a fall at Ibiza Rocks on Monday while playing ice hockey for Scottish team Dundee Stars. 7

BBC: Ibiza Rocks pauses events after British men die at venue

United States United States: Gary Kelly, the former CEO, stated in a 2021 interview that the company had never had layoffs. 6

CNN: Southwest to lay off 15% of its corporate staff, including senior leadership