Alan Joyce's Legacy at Qantas

Alan Joyce took over Qantas just as the Great Recession descended in 2008. He set about turning around its money-losing longhaul business, forging new international ties, and cementing Qantas' dominance of the Australian domestic market. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss Joyce's legacy and the challenges that confront incoming CEO Vanessa Hudson. Plus, Lufthansa's somewhat concerning first-quarter results.
Reading List
- New Qantas CEO Must Build on Predecessor’s Legacy
- Qantas Picks Finance Chief Vanessa Hudson as First Female CEO
- Lufthansa Sees Record Summer Revenue Thanks to Capacity Limits
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