The day she became Qantas CEO,Vanessa Hudson flew in economy class. She knew her every move was being watched.
Richard Goyder denies he is a “hands-off” chairman of Qantas,but says he is willing to do whatever is required to repair the scandal-plagued airline.
Qantas staff are spoilt for Joyce.
The rebirth of Qantas as a customer-centric organisation will require more than just applying some public relations lip gloss.
All the commentary has been about one man,but I think it’s important that Vanessa Hudson remembers the airline was great when it was the sum of its parts.
A Senate inquiry will ask Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson and her predecessor to reveal their talks with federal ministers,as well as Qatar Airways and the ambassador.
There are no noisy agitators on the Qantas board. The directors should shoulder some blame for what’s ailing the airline.
The question is whether Vanessa Hudson,part of former CEO Alan Joyce’s senior management team that has been engulfed in two scandals,is really going to set the airline on a new course.
Qantas boss Alan Joyce did a great job until he didn’t,according to fund managers and shareholder advisers. His early departure may not be enough to quell the disquiet.
Alan Joyce ends his long Qantas career amid a raft of controversies and significant damage to the airline’s brand. With time,however,his 15 years in the top job might be viewed more positively.
As sacrifices go – this isn’t a big one. Alan Joyce was already set to leave in two months.