Jayne Hrdlicka Resigns (from position of chief of Qantas Loyalty)

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RESIGNATION OF JAYNE HRDLICKA
Qantas announces that Jayne Hrdlicka, Chief Executive of Qantas Loyalty, has resigned from the Group after seven years.

Ms Hrdlicka joined Qantas in 2010 as Group Executive of Strategy and Technology before moving to become the CEO of the Jetstar Group in 2012. In her five years at Jetstar, Jayne oversaw the continued expansion of Jetstar in Asia, particularly in Japan, as well as widening the low cost carrier’s operations into regional New Zealand and strengthening its core Australian operations.

Ms Hrdlicka became CEO of Qantas Loyalty in November this year and will remain in this role until she leaves the Group in March 2018.

So there's a vacancy at the head of Qantas Loyalty and who knows the future.

Anybody here going to apply for the job? I mean virtually everybody here has given their opinion on how the program can be improved.

 

[grussellt]

Oh, dear. I only recently made her acquaintance and found a solution to missing points in the "double your Qantas points earned on the ground". They were in my account the next day so I was looking forward to a long relationship.For better, for worse...............

 

[docjames]

Apparently will be going to A2 milk. Jayne Hrdlicka leaves Qantas for A2 Milk

She's also relatively recently been appointed President of Tennis Australia.

 

[GoldCanyon340]

I’ll put my hand up for the job

 

[JohnK]

I think I'd be suited for the job because I know what loyalty means.

 

[wandering_fred]

I think I'd be suited for the job because I know what loyalty means.

But management wants loyalty to management and the shareholders, not the customers.........
Although the former should follow from the latter.

Just wandering
Fred

 

[JohnK]

But management wants loyalty to management and the shareholders, not the customers.........
Although the former should follow from the latter.

I'm sure it's possible to accommodate both. Keep customers happy and they fly more.

Just saying....

 

[lovetravellingoz]

Apparently will be going to A2 milk. Jayne Hrdlicka leaves Qantas for A2 Milk

.

Is just me being catty, or is it not that surprising that a hardlicker goes after milk?

 

[grussellt]

Sadly it seems that QFF members seem to be in need of hard liquor!

 

[jb747]

It must be something learnt in the various management schools. Loyalty is a one way street.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

I think I'd be suited for the job because I know what loyalty means.

You too may become CEO of JQ! Now that's one I'd put in the "when hell freezes over" category! The thought amused me for all of about 10 seconds though!

 

[trippin_the_rift]

So there's a vacancy at the head of Qantas Loyalty and who knows the future.

Anybody here going to apply for the job? I mean virtually everybody here has given their opinion on how the program can be improved.

Tough gig for the new kid.
Frequent flyer is only one aspect of the Qantas Loyalty business...

 

[Simo]

It would be a hard job as you would have multiple stakeholders and having to make more people fly but still be revenue focused.

 

[AIRwin]

Apparently will be going to A2 milk. Jayne Hrdlicka leaves Qantas for A2 Milk

A2 Milk chief Jayne Hrdlicka steps down

The a2 Milk chief exits just 18 months after she took on the role, citing demanding international travel and family commitments.

www.smh.com.au

Back to QF?

 

[Must...Fly!]

Front cover of AFR suggests it was tension with the board of A2 that pushed her to resign.

 

[pauly7]

Front cover of AFR suggests it was tension with the board of A2 that pushed her to resign.

The stated reasons for her leaving reek of a PR magic eraser that’s for sure

 

[Happy Trails]

Posting without comment:

The curious story behind the ousting of a high-flying female CEO

As one of only 12 female leaders of a top 200 Australian company, Jayne Hrdlicka's departure attracted far more attention than usual, Ian Verrender writes.

www.abc.net.au

 

[AIRwin]

This thread can be used to track her career...

 

[TomJones]

If this change means VA return to something closer to an LCC, I imagine that leaves the full service / corporate market all to QF.
I wonder if QF will take the opportunity to step up the 'enhancements'. Maybe make some of these temporary service changes into something, less temporary.

Especially with no VA to keep them honest.

 

[33kft]

Especially with no VA to keep them honest.

That and massive losses due to COVID. I would guess the answer would have to be.... buckle up