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Hess most recently served as the CEO of Arconic Corporation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. Prior to Arconic, Hess served in multiple executive leadership roles during his 38-year career at United Technologies Corporation (UTC). Reynolds currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Resources for Toyota Motor North America, based in Plano, TX, where he is responsible for the North American functions of Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Government Affairs, Corporate Communications, Corporate Strategy, Social Innovation/Diversity & Inclusion, and Legal, among others.
“”Both David and Christopher are exceptional leaders who will bring a wide-range of experiences, perspectives, and thought leadership to our Board of Directors,”” said Gary Kelly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for Southwest Airlines. “”I’m looking forward to working closely with them as I prepare to transition into the Executive Chairman role in February.””
Hess has a strong background in senior executive leadership roles in the aerospace and defense sectors. He brings deep industry experience, a proven track record, a collaborative style and a strong technical background to the Board. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Hamilton College and a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Masters of Management from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
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Industry: Manufacturing
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | Board | Member | 19/11/2021 | |
| Southwest Airlines | Audit | Member | 19/11/2021 | |
| Southwest Airlines | Supervisory Board | Member | 19/11/2021 | |
| Southwest Airlines | Health, Safety & Environment | Chairperson | 04/11/2024 | |
| Woodward | Board | Member | 27/01/2021 | |
| Woodward | Remuneration | Member | 27/01/2021 | |
| Woodward | Nominations & Governance | Member | 27/01/2021 |