Southwest Airlines has appointed Tom Doxey as Executive Vice President (EVP) & Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 10. Bringing extensive experience in aviation finance, operations and strategic transformation, Doxey will play a key role in strengthening the airline's financial and operational performance.
Doxey most recently served as president of Breeze Airways, where he led the airline's successful transition from a start-up to profitability in under two years. Under his leadership, Breeze developed a strong customer-focused brand, launched a loyalty programme and co-branded credit card, optimised its fleet and network and became the largest NCAA basketball charter operator in the United States.
Prior to his time at Breeze, Doxey held several leadership roles at United Airlines, including Senior Vice President of Technical Operations and CFO of Operations. He oversaw United's global maintenance, supply chain and engineering teams, managing a US$5 billion budget and leading strategic initiatives, such as a complex aircraft storage programme during the global pandemic. He also spearheaded United's fleet transactions and planning, as well as financial oversight of the airline's US$18 billion operations budget.
Doxey's aviation career began in financial planning and fleet management roles at Allegiant Air and US Airways, where he developed expertise in aircraft transactions, cost optimisation, and corporate finance. His appointment signals Southwest Airlines' continued focus on financial resilience and operational excellence.
