Southwest Airlines Names Tom Doxey as New CFO

Bob Jordan, the President and CEO of Southwest Airlines, expressed confidence in Doxey's capabilities, stating, "Tom's expertise in financial planning, fleet management, and operational leadership makes him a tremendous asset to our Executive Team as we drive progress on our transformational plan." Jordan emphasized that Doxey’s experience will bolster the airline's financial strength and operational excellence while maintaining a deep commitment to employees, shareholders, and the investment community.

Before joining Southwest Airlines, Doxey served as President of Breeze Airways, where he successfully transformed the startup into a profitable airline within just two years. His leadership at Breeze was marked by the establishment of a customer-centric brand, the launch of a loyalty program and co-branded credit card, and optimization of the airline's fleet and network. Notably, Breeze Airways emerged as the largest NCAA basketball charter operator in the country under his guidance.

Doxey's career in aviation includes significant tenures at United Airlines, where he held multiple leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of Technical Operations and CFO of Operations. During his time at United, he managed a substantial $5 billion budget while overseeing global maintenance, supply chain, and engineering teams. His strategic initiatives included navigating a complex aircraft storage program during the global pandemic and managing an $18 billion operations budget.

Doxey’s career in aviation finance began at Allegiant Air and US Airways, where he developed expertise in aircraft transactions, cost optimization, and corporate finance. His diverse background equips him with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the airline industry, especially as Southwest Airlines continues to pursue its transformational objectives.

Tom Doxey holds a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Brigham Young University. He remains engaged in academia as a member of the Advisory Board for BYU's Marriott School of Business and serves on the board of the Aviation Maintenance Council. Additionally, Doxey's background as a former collegiate baseball player highlights his commitment to excellence both on and off the field, having been recognized as an Academic All-Conference athlete.

Southwest Airlines Co. is recognized as one of the world's most admired and awarded airlines, operating across 117 airports in 11 countries. Since its inception in 1971, Southwest has aimed to democratize air travel by providing reliable and low-cost service. The airline carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline, with a workforce of over 72,000 dedicated employees serving more than 140 million customers in 2024. Southwest Airlines remains committed to its mission of community engagement and hospitality, emphasizing the importance of its employees and purpose in achieving success.

As Southwest Airlines prepares for this leadership transition, the appointment of Tom Doxey signals a proactive approach to enhancing its financial strategies and operational frameworks, reinforcing its commitment to remain a leader in the aviation industry.