Beleaguered airline chief executive brings forward retirement by two months stating ‘the company needs to move ahead with its renewal as a priority’
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The Qantas chief executive, Alan Joyce, has advised the board he will quit immediately, bringing forward his retirement by two months following a tumultuous few weeks for the airline.
Joyce has served as CEO since 2008 and had been set to step down at the airline’s annual general meeting in November as part of a curated transition.
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