Colleen Barrett | |
|---|---|
 Barrett in 2008 | |
| President Emerita of Southwest Airlines | |
| In office 2008–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| President of Southwest Airlines | |
| In office 2001–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Herb Kelleher |
| Succeeded by | Gary C. Kelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Colleen Crotty September 14, 1944 Bellows Falls, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 2024 (aged 79) |
| Education | Becker Junior College (Associate degree)[1] |
Colleen Barrett (née Crotty; September 14, 1944 – May 8, 2024) was an American business executive who served as president, and later president emerita, of Southwest Airlines. She was an influential figure in the founding and development of the company. In 2001, she became the first woman to serve as president of a major airline.