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Dallas, TX-based Southwest Airlines Corporation has appointed Randy Sloan as Chief Information Officer.
About the Company
Southwest Airlines is all about moving People--by helping them travel from one place to another, and by genuinely caring for Employees and Customers. Our Employees make us who we are, and the Heart at the center of our bold look helps us communicate our passions--providing outstanding Customer Service, offering affordable travel options, and following the Golden Rule. Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation`s most recent data, we`re the nation`s largest carrier in terms of originating domestic Passengers boarded. We operate an all-Boeing fleet (the largest in the world!), the majority of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate connectivity while over the United States. That connectivity enables Customers to use their personal devices to enjoy on-demand movies and television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV compliments of our valued Partners! Bags Fly Free on Southwest, and we`re the only major U.S. airline to offer that to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply), and there are no change fees, either, though fare differences might apply. We don`t like fees, and we love connecting People to what`s important in their lives! That`s what Southwest Heart is all about!
About the Person
Randy Sloan serves as Southwest Airlines` Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. In this position, he provides leadership for the Company`s Corporate Delivery and Technology functions. Randy`s key responsibilities include delivery of the Company`s Enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and oversight of all technology products and services. Randy joined Southwest Airlines in 2012 as Vice President & CIO. During his time with Southwest, he has led significant technology initiatives, including the launch of international service, the integration of AirTran systems into Southwest, and a strategic transformation of the Technology Department to a more effective operating model. He also led the creation of Southwest`s Corporate Delivery Department to ensure the Company has coordinated delivery plans, an enterprise-wide view of change impacts, and the ability to identify and reduce risk, while setting standards for how strategic programs are delivered. Prior to joining Southwest Airlines, Randy worked for PepsiCo for 26 years where he served in various leadership roles, including Senior Vice President and CIO for PepsiCo International, Vice President and CIO for PepsiCo`s European businesses based in Switzerland, as well as Vice President of Enterprise Systems Development. Randy began his IT career as a programmer with Texas Instruments. Randy holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas. He serves on the National Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish America, a Phoenix-based non-profit that arranges experiences ("wishes") for children with life-threatening medical conditions. He also formerly served on the Board of Directors for The Family Place, a Dallas-based non-profit and leading advocate for victims of domestic violence; SharePlus Bank, a Plano, Texas-based community bank; and, Frito-Lay Credit Union.
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