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Michael G. Van de Ven

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Southwest Airlines Company (LUV)

Industry: Transportation

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Michael G. Van de Ven has served as Southwest's Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer since May 2008. Mr. Van de Ven also served as Southwest's Chief of Operations from September 2006 to May 2008, Executive Vice President Aircraft Operations from November 2005 through August 2006, Senior Vice President Planning from August 2004 to November 2005, and Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis from June 2001 to August 2004.


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