Some of you pilots should stick to piloting.
There's room for marketing experts on an airline board, even if they have no specific aviation experience. What is the key point of difference between Air NZ and Qantas? Marketing!
This guy is incredibly smart and has his finger on the pulse of modern business practice. He's not just a salesman (as some have stated), he's an ethical business executive who understands the need for sound corporate governance.
It's a very good move for Qantas.