The next CEO of Australia’s high-profile airline, Qantas has a huge task ahead
After the long reign of her predecessor Alan Joyce, Vanessa Hudson inherits an airline with some key challenges ahead.
The challenges facing any CEO at the moment are high. Rising costs, tough competition, and cash-strapped customers are all part of the package when it comes to running an airline.
Qantas is one of the world’s most famous airlines.
At the height of the pandemic, the company’s results see-sawed.
However, it survived in part due to the actions of CEO Alan Joyce, and his right-hand CFO Vanessa Hudson.
Now, Alan Joyce is stepping down and Vanessa Hudson beat a field of 40 contenders for his job.
While Alan Joyce kept shareholders happy in recent times, some analysts believe he skimped on capital expenditure, leaving a multi-billion dollar hit to the new CEO.
