Laura Wright

Senior Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer

Laura Wright

Leadership is...
"Having initiative and integrity, being dedicated and loyal, taking ownership and responsibility and having care and compassion for your People!"
--Laura Wright

TITLE: Senior Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer for Southwest Airlines Co.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the airline's overall finance activities including reporting, accounting, investor relations, treasury,/tax, fleet planning, insurance, and benefits administration.
EXPERIENCE: Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Southwest Airlines Co. since July 15, 2004. Previous positions at Southwest: Vice President Finance and Treasurer (June 19, 2001-July 15, 2004); Treasurer (September 1, 1998-June 18, 2001); Assistant Treasurer (May 1995 to September 1998); Director Corporate Finance (October 1990 to May 1995); and Director Corporate Taxation (January 1988 to October 1990). Prior to joining Southwest, was a Tax Manager with Arthur Young & Company in Dallas, Texas.
LENGTH OF SERVICE AT SOUTHWEST: Started January 1988.
EDUCATION: Laura earned a B.S.A. and an M.S.A. (emphasis in taxation) from the University of North Texas (1982). She is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.
FAMILY: Laura and her husband, Randy, have a daughter, Lindsay, and a son, Jeffrey.
FIRST PAYING JOB: "Babysitting for $0.50 per hour."
PROUDEST MOMENT: "The births of my two children."
BEST ADVICE EVER RECEIVED: "Follow the golden rule, treat others the way you want to be treated."
BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN: "Think before you speak."