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# Colleen Barrett

(1944–2024)   Manager

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Colleen Barrett was a manager.

## Quick Facts About Colleen Barrett

Born September 14, 1944

Died May 8, 2024

Profession Manager

## About Colleen Barrett

American business executive (1944–2024)... \| Colleen Barrett 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.

##  Quotes by Colleen Barrett

> [When I think about who influenced my life the most as a Leader, I think of my Mother. She, more than anyone,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/colleen-barrett/when-i-think-about-who-influenced-my-life-the-most-as-a-leader-i/)

Colleen Barrett

[Leader](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/leader/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c5e/colleen-barrett-95609_leader_when-i-think-about-who-influenced-my-lif_1248953.png)

> [We’re in the Customer Service business—we just happen to provide airline transportation.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/colleen-barrett/we-re-in-the-customer-service-business-we-just-happen-to-provide/)

Colleen Barrett

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e02/colleen-barrett-95609_airline_we-re-in-the-customer-service-business-w_2441869.png)

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