Gary C. Kelly Trivia Quiz: American Executive

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Gary C. Kelly Trivia Quiz: American Executive

Gary Clayton Kelly was born in March 1955. Kelly is an American business executive who served as Chairman of the Board and former Chief Executive Officer of Southwest Airlines. He succeeded co-founder Herb Kelleher as Chairman of the Board on May 21, 2008. As Southwest Airlines' president the same year, Gary Kelly succeeded Colleen Barrett when her contract expired on July 15, 2008. Take this quiz to see how much you know about Gary C. Kelly.

To whom Gary C. Kelly married in 1976?

  • Carol 

  • Barbara

  • Susan

  • Maria

When was Gary C. Kelly born?

  • March 12, 1955

  • January 28, 1960

  • May 20, 1957

  • December 12, 1959

What was the designation of Gary C. Kelly in Southwest Airlines?

  • Controller

  • Accountant

  • Financer

  • Manager

When did Gary C. Kelly be the recipient of the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from 3BL Media?

  • October 25, 2021

  • May 12, 2020

  • December 18, 2021

  • April 25, 2014

When did Gary C. Kelly announce he would relinquish his role as CEO in February 2022, with Bob Jordan announcing to take his place at that time?

  • March 12, 2020

  • December 25, 2017

  • June 23, 2021

  • May 18, 2018

What is the height of Gary C. Kelly?

  • 5 Feet , 5 Inches (Approx.)

  • 6 Feet , 5 Inches (Approx.)

  • 6 Feet, 9 Inches (Approx.)

  • 6 Feet , 1 Inches (Approx.)

What is the religion of Gary C. Kelly?

  • Buddhist

  • Islam

  • Methodist  

  • None of these

When did Gary C. Kelly join Southwest Airlines?

  • 1986

  • 1989

  • 1987

  • 1990

When did Gary C. Kelly receive the Advertising Innovation and Marketing Excellence (AIME) Award?

  • 2017

  • 2014

  • 2020

  • 2012

In which year was Gary C. Kelly promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance?

  • 1987

  • 1989

  • 1990

  • 1991

Where was Gary C. Kelly born?

  • San Antonio, Texas

  • Arlington, Virginia

  • Coalville, Utah

  • Plains, Georgia

Gary C. Kelly graduated from _______?

  • University of Texas 

  • Harvard University

  • Duke University

  • Yale University

When was Gary C. Kelly named Chairman of the Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines, replacing co-founder Herb Kelleher?

  • May 21, 2008

  • March 20, 2010

  • December 12, 2007

  • August 28, 2008

When did Gary C. Kelly promote to Executive Vice President?

  • 2007

  • 2001

  • 2010

  • 2012

When was Gary C. Kelly named the recipient of the 2020 Philanthropic Leadership Award from The Ireland Funds?

  • February 18, 2020

  • March 12, 2021

  • December 28, 2017

  • April 12, 2020

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