Danielle Collins

Danielle Collins is the Head of Investor Relations at Southwest Airlines, where she leads the company’s engagement with investors and analysts and advises senior leadership and the Board on capital-markets strategy, shareholder sentiment, and financial communications.
Prior to joining Southwest, Danielle held investor relations and finance leadership roles at Shell, where she supported major strategic transactions, portfolio optimization initiatives, and shareholder engagement. She brings deep experience navigating complex capital-markets situations, including shareholder activism, M&A-related communications, and investor positioning during periods of strategic change. Danielle is passionate about strengthening the connection between corporate strategy and investor understanding, particularly in high-stakes environments where clear communication and disciplined messaging are critical.