Southwest announces promotion for Lori Winters
Lori Winters, Vice President Total Rewards, Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. has announced that Lori Winters has been promoted from Managing Director Culture & Employee Experience to Vice President Total Rewards, overseeing Southwest’s compensation, retirement, labor, benefits, travel, and perks strategy. The change went into effect October 16 and the airline said it represents a continuation of the organizational structure work that began in September 2022 and has continued into 2023.
Winters’ Southwest career began in 2006 as Customer Support & Services Strategy and Projects Director. She developed several new capabilities for the company, including change leadership, employee experience, and employee insights, and worked on various large-scale projects during her tenure. Most recently, as Managing Director Culture & Employee Experience, Winters led the employee experience strategy and delivery, employee insights, awards & recognition, and culture & engagement teams. Winters is stepping into the role previously held by former Vice President Total Rewards, Danny Collins.
“Strong Leadership is built upon serving, and Southwest Airlines boasts a longstanding tradition of remarkable Leaders who consistently prioritize the needs of our employees and customers over their own,” said Bob Jordan, President & CEO at Southwest Airlines.
