When it all boils down, there is a lack of experienced aviation industry candidates to come onto the board and give it an immediate, if appropriate change of direction.
There are some experienced people out there
Daylight.
Just recently over a few beers with other former staff, we were discussing who we knew of who would be good board members. These were former QF staff only because we didn't know of old TN guys.
The problem is, having 1, 2 or 3 won't make a difference unless the Chairman was removed along with some long standing members e.g. Jimmy Bowtie.
The names suggested were IT and Sales but one very experienced operational guy as well.
Ian Riddell:
Ian Riddell | SITA.aero
Peter Stainlay:
Stainlay Consulting - Who we are
David Forsyth:
David Forsyth, Chairman | Airservices
Julian Hercus -
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Brian Wild - was the executive Chairman of the JetSet Travel Grp
All of them apparently good people with plenty of experience in the business world (not just board members). All left the airline from senior positions and they are all, Australians.
Perhaps some other names could be suggested.