Priya Narayan

Priya Narayan is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology and data integration within the airline industry, currently serving as the Managing Director of Technology for Southwest Airlines. In this role, Priya leads a global team focused on improving Crew operations to support a substantial growth in flight capacity. A proven leader in data transformation initiatives, Priya has held various senior positions at Southwest Airlines, including Senior Director of Enterprise Data, where strategic frameworks for data lakes and governance tools were established. Priya's expertise is further demonstrated through advisory roles at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Apex Assembly, focusing on AI implementation and digital leadership. Holding a Master of Science in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Technology from the University of Kerala, Priya combines academic credentials with over two decades of industry experience.