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Herb Kelleher

American businessman (1931-2019) · United States · On the map · Executives · Died at 87

Herbert David Kelleher was an American billionaire airline businessman and lawyer. He was the co-founder, later CEO, and chairman emeritus of Southwest Airlines until his death in 2019.

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National Aviation Hall of Fame2008
Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy2000
L. Welch Pogue Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aviation
Tony Jannus Award
Living Legends of Aviation
Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey

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United States
Category
Executives
Type
Executive
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2019 · aged 87