Reuters —Qantas Airways said on Tuesday that long-serving CEO Alan Joyce would exit the company two months earlier than previously flagged as a reputational turbulence engulfs Australia’s flagship carrier.
Joyce’s early retirement will see CEO Designate Vanessa Hudson, the first woman to lead the century-old airline, take charge on Wednesday.
Chairman Richard Goyder said the executive transition came at a “challenging time” for the airline and its staff.
Qantas had announced a raft of leadership changes in June in a bid to increase focus on key areas as the airline completes its post-pandemic recovery.
The airline said newly appointed Chief Financial Officer Rob Marcolina will also start early alongside Hudson.
Persons:
Alan Joyce, Vanessa Hudson, Anthony Albanese’s, ”, Joyce, Richard Goyder, “, ” Goyder, Rob Marcolina
Organizations:
Reuters — Qantas Airways, Qantas, Qatar Airways, “, Hudson
Locations:
Australia