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Captain Richard de Crespigny – who famously landed an A380 in Singapore after one engine exploded – said staff are relieved at the early exit of CEO Alan Joyce.
Critics have argued the decision will both reduce the number of seats for sale into Australia and hinder competition that could bring prices down.
Richard Goyder, who has served as Qantas chair since 2018, told The Australian he is “fully committed” to continuing on and overseeing the transition to new CEO Vanessa Hudson, who was originally to take up the position following November’s AGM.
Here, Adam and Jake discuss the fallout from the big announcement and what it means for the Flying Kangaroo.
The TWU and Australian Services Union have both indicated they want to see a line drawn under Joyce’s tenure with the appointment of new CEO Vanessa Hudson, who will take the reins on Wednesday after Joyce moved his planned exit date forward by two months.
In a scathing statement, Senator Sheldon, a long-time foe of outgoing CEO Alan Joyce, said the Qantas board “cannot hide behind Joyce’s resignation” and that chair Richard Goyder’s head should be the next on the chopping block.
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