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Former Southwest Airlines CFO Joins Ryder System Board

Ryder System, Inc. has elected Tammy Romo, the former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Southwest Airlines, to its board of directors. Romo, who retired from Southwest Airlines in April 2025, brings with her extensive experience in corporate financial functions and governance leadership. She has been appointed to serve on Ryder's audit and finance committees.

Romo's tenure at Southwest Airlines spanned over 30 years, during which she was known for her results-oriented leadership and ability to drive transformation and deliver value for the transportation company. Her appointment to Ryder's board is attributed to her impressive track record in strategic oversight and deep transportation expertise.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated logistics and transportation company that provides a wide range of solutions to businesses across more than 20 industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The company manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, operates approximately 760 maintenance locations, and runs nearly 300 warehouses encompassing over 100 million square feet.

Ryder's recognition for industry-leading practices, technology-driven innovations, environmental management, safety, health and security programs, and recruitment and hiring initiatives underscores its commitment to excellence in the industry.

For more information about Ryder's board of directors, please visit their website. Today the company's shares have moved 0.36% to a price of $190.86. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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