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Jetstar’s Gareth Evans stepping back from CEO role from December, remaining with group into 2023
June 27th 2022
Qantas Group said Gareth Evans had decided to step down as Jetstar CEO. Read More » The Qantas group statement said Evans will relinquish his role in December but remain with the group into 2023 to work on key projects before departing the company. “After 23 years at Qantas, including as chief financial officer, CEO of Qantas International and since 2017 CEO of Jetstar, Gareth has decided this is the right moment to move on,” the statement said.
Qantas Group CEO, Alan Joyce, said Evans was a superb leader. “He has given an incredible amount to the organisation in several key roles, from his time as CFO through a major restructuring and most recently as Jetstar CEO as we navigated COVID,” Joyce said. “When he leaves next year it will be with our sincere thanks and best wishes.” Joyce said a new Jetstar CEO will be appointed soon.
