James Packer joins Qantas board
AAP
March 1, 2004 - 12:30PM
Qantas Airways Ltd has appointed James Packer as a non-executive director of its board.
Qantas chairman Margaret Jackson said Mr Packer would fill a casual vacancy on the Qantas Board and take up the position effective from Monday.
"I am delighted that James is joining the Qantas Board and I am confident that his experience across a range of industries - both in Australia and overseas - will further strengthen the diversity of corporate skill, age and geography that is offered by the other Board members," Ms Jackson said.
Mr Packer was appointed executive chairman of Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd (PBL) in May 1998, having served as PBL chief executive from March 1996 until May 1998.
He is also joint chief executive of Consolidated Press Holdings Ltd, chairman of Challenger Financial Services Group and a director of various companies including Foxtel, Hoyts Cinemas Ltd and ninemsn.
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