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Robert Fornaro
Director/Board Member at
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Net worth: 581 414 $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Robert L.
Fornaro is currently Director at Georgia Aquarium, Inc., Director at Southwest Airlines Co. since 2024, Director at Avianca Group International Ltd. since 2021, Director at WestJet Airlines Ltd. since 2020, Member-Governors Board at Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc., and Principal at Parkview Partners LLC since 2019.
Former roles include Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at AirTran Holdings, Inc. from 2008 to 2011; Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer & COO at AirTran Airways, Inc. from 2010 to 2011; Director at Spirit Airlines LLC in 2019; Senior Vice President-Planning at US Airways, Inc. from 1992 to 1997; Senior Vice President-Marketing & Planning at Northwest Airlines, Inc. in 1992; Chief Financial Officer at AirTran Holdings, Inc. from 1999 to 2000; Director-Future Schedule Planning at Trans World Airlines, Inc.; Director at Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce; Vice President-Research at Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp.; Senior Vice President-Marketing & Planning at Braniff International Airways; and Principal at Parkview Partners LLC from 2011 to 2015.
Education includes graduate studies at Harvard University and undergraduate studies at Rutgers State University of New Jersey.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | 13,537 ( 0% ) | 581 414 $ | 30/05/2026 |
Robert Fornaro active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WESTJET AIRLINES LTD. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2019 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | Director/Board Member | 25/09/2024 |
Avianca Group International Ltd.
 Avianca Group International Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides domestic and international passenger and cargo transportation services | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2020 |
Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc.
 Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as airlines and supplier association | Director/Board Member | - |
Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
 Georgia Aquarium, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates marine mammal parks | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert Fornaro
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SPIRIT AIRLINES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2018 |
AirTran Airways, Inc.
 AirTran Airways, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides passenger air transportation services | Chief Executive Officer | 08/05/2011 |
AirTran Holdings, Inc.
 AirTran Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Operates as a holding company with interest in air passenger and freight transportation services | Chief Executive Officer | 30/04/2011 |
AirTran Holdings, Inc.
AirTran Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Operates as a holding company with interest in air passenger and freight transportation services | Director of Finance/CFO | 31/07/2000 |
Training of Robert Fornaro
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
68
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Southwest Airlines Co.
 Southwest Airlines Co. AirlinesTransportation Provides scheduled air transportation services | Transportation |
Trans World Airlines, Inc.
 Trans World Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Operates airlines | Transportation |
US Airways, Inc.
 US Airways, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transportation services | Transportation |
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
 Northwest Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides commercial transportation services for passengers and cargo | Transportation |
AirTran Holdings, Inc.
AirTran Holdings, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Operates as a holding company with interest in air passenger and freight transportation services | Transportation |
AirTran Airways, Inc.
AirTran Airways, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides passenger air transportation services | Transportation |
WestJet Airlines Ltd.
 WestJet Airlines Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Operates as an airline company for travel and business | Transportation |
Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp.
 Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Spirit Airlines, Inc.
 Spirit Airlines, Inc. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transportation services | Transportation |
Rutgers State University of New Jersey
 Rutgers State University of New Jersey Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
 Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Georgia Aquarium, Inc.
Georgia Aquarium, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates marine mammal parks | Consumer Services |
Braniff International Airways
 Braniff International Airways AirlinesTransportation Provides airline services | Transportation |
Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc.
Airline Passenger Experience Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as airlines and supplier association | Commercial Services |
Avianca Group International Ltd.
Avianca Group International Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides domestic and international passenger and cargo transportation services | Transportation |
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