The Qantas Group has announced two changes to its Board, as the national carrier continues to focus on renewal. Former American Airlines CEO and Chairman, Doug Parker, will join the Qantas Board, bringing more than 35 years of aviation experience gained in one of the world's most dynamic aviation markets. In November, long-serving Qantas Director Michael L'Estrange AO will retire from the Board at the expiry of his current term, having made a substantial contribution over more than seven years.

Announcing the changes, Qantas Chairman Richard Goyder said the changes would help maintain the depth and breadth of experience on the Board, as the Group entered the next phase in its history. While Mr. Parker was CEO of American Airlines, its relationship with Qantas expanded significantly as the two carriers formed a joint business to serve passengers better. Mr. Parker will sit on the Board from May 22, 2023 ahead of a shareholder vote at the company's 2023 Annual General Meeting on 3 November.

Current non-executive director, Michael L'Estrange, will retire at the AGM after three terms. Following the November AGM, Qantas will have an eight member board, consisting of four women and four men. Doug Parker: Career Summary: 1986 ­ 1991 American Airlines (various financial management positions); 1991 ­ 1995 North West Airlines (Vice President, Assistant Treasurer and Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis); 1995 ­ 2005 America West Airlines (Chief Financial Officer; appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2001); 2005 ­ 2013 US Airways (Chief Executive Officer); 2013 ­ 2021 American Airlines (Chief Executive Officer). Mr. Parker holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Albion College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Vanderbilt University.