The Power of Good Succession Planning

Qantas has had more than its share of ups and downs. The biggest challenge ever faced by the airline was the pandemic. Out of 40 odd candidates for, as we've already agreed, the highest profile CEO job in the country, that the two finalists were both internal candidates. Gilliam McLachlan announced Andrew Dillon as his successor this week - another internal replacement. It's been a big week for leadership changes elsewhere because high pressure, high profile roles,. I'd probably say the CEO of the AFL is up there as well. And with Qantas, lovely flourishes.