Changes to Jetstar management

Mr Joyce said the changes would position the Jetstar brands for future growth in the expanding aviation market, particularly across the Asia region.

"I am pleased to announce Jetstar Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Buchanan, will become the Group Chief Executive Officer for Jetstar. Bruce has played a key role in the expansion of Jetstar in recent years. In this new role, he will continue to oversee the Jetstar brands, with a focus on driving expansion into new markets," Mr Joyce said.

A number of new roles will be created in the Jetstar structure to position the business for continued strong growth throughout the Asia Pacific region. This includes a new role of Chief Executive Officer, Jetstar Australia and New Zealand to ensure continued success in these core markets.

David Hall, currently Group Executive Corporate Services and Technology at Qantas, has been appointed to this position, which will report to Bruce Buchanan as Jetstar Group CEO.

"This change in structure builds a strong foundation for continued growth for Jetstar. This will ensure we are well placed to successfully expand our footprint to new markets throughout Asia," Mr Joyce said.

"The Jetstar brands have grown significantly since inception six years ago, cementing Jetstar as a leading low fares airline across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific.

"With Qantas and Jetstar, the Qantas Group has two strong and complementary brands to ensure we are able to respond to opportunities and changing market conditions."

Jetstar Group Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Buchanan said the changes were important for the future growth of the airline.

"David brings a depth of aviation experience to the new role and, as Jetstar's former Chief Financial Officer, will hit the ground running to drive continued success for Jetstar in these markets," Mr Buchanan said.

As Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Australia and New Zealand, David Hall will be responsible for flying operations, airports, pilots, cabin crew, engineering, safety and technical programs, including the introduction of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the Qantas Group fleet.

The Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia, Chong Phit Lian, will have her role expanded to include responsibility for Jetstar investments and businesses in Asia, which includes responsibility for building its Singapore long haul flying hub.

The Chief Executive Officer, Jetstar Australia and New Zealand and Chief Executive Officer, Jetstar Asia will join four other executives on the Jetstar Group executive team, reporting to the Jetstar Group Chief Executive Officer.

David Hall's appointment to the new Jetstar role will result in some changes to Qantas Group executive management and responsibilities:

• the QFuture program will move to Finance, under the leadership of Chief Financial Officer, Gareth Evans.
• Jayne Hrdlicka, who will join Qantas from Bain & Company, will assume responsibility for strategy from David Hall in an acting capacity. This will report to the CEO.
• David Hall will retain responsibility for Business Information Solutions in the near term, before new arrangements are finalised.

BIOGRAPHIES

Bruce Buchanan

Group Chief Executive Officer, Jetstar

Bruce Buchanan was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar in 2008. Bruce participated in the establishment of Jetstar in 2003 and its subsequent launch in May 2004, and has also held the position of Group General Manager Commercial. Prior to joining Jetstar, Bruce worked for the Boston Consulting Group for five years in the Travel and Tourism practice area.

David Hall

Chief Executive Officer, Jetstar Australia and New Zealand

David Hall was appointed Group Executive Corporate Services and Technology in 2008, responsible for the Qantas Group's overall strategic direction, technology and the Office of the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this, David was Chief Financial Officer of Jetstar. He has also held senior finance positions with Rio Tinto (Melbourne and London), National Australia Bank, ANZ Banking Group Limited and WMC Resources Limited.

Chong Phit Lian

Chief Executive Officer, Jetstar Asia

Phit Lian was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia in 2006 and continues to lead the Singapore based operations from its growing hub at Changi Airport. With over 30 years experience in senior management and technical roles in Asia, Phit Lian was formerly President and CEO of Singapore Precision Industries and CEO of the Singapore Mint.

Jayne Hrdlicka

Jayne Hrdlicka has over ten years experience as a partner at global strategy consulting firm Bain & Company working primarily in retail, consumer, products, airlines and resources across all types of strategy and operational issues. Prior to this, Jayne was the Chief Executive Officer of Intrepid International, a sports and entertainment publishing company.