Qantas Airways CEO Steps Down Early, First Female CEO to Take Over

Qantas Airways CEO Alan Joyce has announced an earlier retirement due to reputational damage to the company. Vanessa Hudson, the first woman CEO of the airline, will take over. Qantas has faced criticism for service standards, ticket cancellations, and other controversies, leading to a decline in share price and concerns about its reputation. The company aims to restore public confidence and complete its post-pandemic recovery under new leadership.