Rakesh Gangwal, a director at Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV), has made a significant investment in the company by acquiring 3.6 million shares, valued at over $100 million. This purchase comes amid mounting pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management for changes in leadership. What Happened: Gangwal, who co-founded InterGlobe Aviation, bought the shares between Sep. 30 and Oct. 1, at prices ranging from $29 to $30 per share, as per the Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Appointed to the board in July, Gangwal’s entry coincided with Elliott’s push for strategic shif…
