Romo is retiring after more than three decades with the carrier as it works on a turnaround after lagging behind some of its peers in recent years.

Southwest Airlines on Thursday said Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tammy Romo will retire from the role effective April 1, after more than three decades with the airline.

Tammy Romo will leave the company on 1 April, a move coming as the Dallas-based airline progresses with revamping its business following several years of lagging profits.

Tammy Romo, the company’s executive vice president and CFO, will step down, along with chief administration officer and public relations leader

Southwest Airlines CFO Tammy Romo will retire from the airline effective April 1, the carrier announced Thursday.

The leadership changes come after the airline's executive chairman was pressured to retire early last year and two-thirds of the company's board was replaced.