QF- Corporate affairs appointment
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QF- Corporate affairs appointment
After her fantastic ( 
) efforts in dealing with the QF 32 and other issues in recent times, it appears that Olivia Wirth has been rewarded:
So congratulations Olivia. I hope whoever the new spokesperson is for QF can look at your performances over the last 6-12 months and learn a lot about what is needed to be an effective spokesperson. They have an excellent example to work from if they want to improve QF communications.
) efforts in dealing with the QF 32 and other issues in recent times, it appears that Olivia Wirth has been rewarded:
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Olivia Wirth to the position of Group Executive Government & Corporate Affairs.
With immediate effect, Olivia will report directly to me and join the Qantas Executive Committee.
Olivia joined Qantas in 2009 as Head of Corporate Communication. She has been instrumental in improving our internal communications, strengthening our public reputation, and since taking over her predecessor David Epstein's responsibilities in December 2010, developing constructive relationships with key Qantas Group stakeholders.
I look forward to working with Olivia as she formally takes on her new role.
Please join me in congratulating Olivia on her appointment.
Alan Joyce
With immediate effect, Olivia will report directly to me and join the Qantas Executive Committee.
Olivia joined Qantas in 2009 as Head of Corporate Communication. She has been instrumental in improving our internal communications, strengthening our public reputation, and since taking over her predecessor David Epstein's responsibilities in December 2010, developing constructive relationships with key Qantas Group stakeholders.
I look forward to working with Olivia as she formally takes on her new role.
Please join me in congratulating Olivia on her appointment.
Alan Joyce
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Wonder how many eyes were stiletto-ed in that climb through the glass ceiling.
Note to junior players - learn by example. Be total ****e in your designated role and wait for Osmosis to draw you up to the light.
To congratulate you in your new role darlin', I'd need to have a modicum of respect for you in your previous one.
Note to junior players - learn by example. Be total ****e in your designated role and wait for Osmosis to draw you up to the light.
To congratulate you in your new role darlin', I'd need to have a modicum of respect for you in your previous one.
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Compared to AJ's public communications efforts I'm sure Livi's efforts look great. But starting off such a low base, steady eddie would be an improvement!
It just goes to show, if you're young, inexperienced, willing to work for low pay, and don't say "no", you can really go places in Qantas. Isn't that the type of pilot that BB is looking for?
It just goes to show, if you're young, inexperienced, willing to work for low pay, and don't say "no", you can really go places in Qantas. Isn't that the type of pilot that BB is looking for?
..... instrumental in improving our internal communications, strengthening our public reputation,....
Internal communications hasn't changed one iota. And as for strengthening our public reputation?
I would say since 2009 our public reputation has taken a HAMMERING! It is in the toilet! Whether it is my hairdresser or my accountant, or indeed even a couple of high-up "Big end of city" blokes, they are all damning of our reputation! "I am not flying with Qantas because of all the problems you have been having". That is the consistent message I am hearing. And it is one of the primary reasons Mainline is losing market share.
That smacks of total failure by Qantas to get the right message out there or to simply get the media to back-off, to understand that an RTO or a go-round are not front page events.
That is what Wirth (and others) should have been addressing for the last two years. They have not succeeded. So they PROMOTE her?
They truly are on a different planet. It really is a worry!
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Strange timing ...........congratulate a promotion while 200 people get the sack. Not very well thought through.........
But yes, the Goblin got it in on. Seriously, communications have gone backwards big tme. I know Epstein wasn't everyones cup of tea but at least he didn't make all QF employees cringe when he was on TV.
Communications has to be the biggest laughing stock of the company and she gets a nice payrise to run it? They have no strategy to get the media on side and they have done nothing to improve the image of the company.
She didn't get the job because she knows what to say or looks presentable.........surely the fact she is shorter than Joyce got her over the line!
But yes, the Goblin got it in on. Seriously, communications have gone backwards big tme. I know Epstein wasn't everyones cup of tea but at least he didn't make all QF employees cringe when he was on TV.
Communications has to be the biggest laughing stock of the company and she gets a nice payrise to run it? They have no strategy to get the media on side and they have done nothing to improve the image of the company.
She didn't get the job because she knows what to say or looks presentable.........surely the fact she is shorter than Joyce got her over the line!
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Reward failures - every journo with half a brain is shaking their head in disbelief.
The same woman that promises exclusives and then forgets who she has told about what - she's to journalism what a 200 hr jetstar cadet is to aviation safety.
Expect more uniformed BS and parrotted agendas - did I mention that time when she was a pollie minder and ..........!!!
A Smart CEO would appoint someone with operational experience
Can't wait for Worthless v Purvinas, AIPA & TWU -
The same woman that promises exclusives and then forgets who she has told about what - she's to journalism what a 200 hr jetstar cadet is to aviation safety.
Expect more uniformed BS and parrotted agendas - did I mention that time when she was a pollie minder and ..........!!!
A Smart CEO would appoint someone with operational experience
Can't wait for Worthless v Purvinas, AIPA & TWU -
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Epstein wasn't everyones cup of tea but
instrumental in improving our internal communications, strengthening our public reputation
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....I'd reckon on $250K-$280K band width + Exec Car + P/C travel + 25-35 % bonus +++++?
Not bad.
Talk about rewarding "talent".
'Least she's safe if she's stuck in a lift with AJ after a late night meeting on QCA/9
Not bad.
Talk about rewarding "talent".
'Least she's safe if she's stuck in a lift with AJ after a late night meeting on QCA/9
I am gob-smacked! The lady is hiding her undoubted ability and talents extraordinarily well. The time to sell our shares has passed now that such talent is on Exco.
Keg - is your post 14 days late?
Keg - is your post 14 days late?
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Teflon rises...
Anyone who saw OW basically argue with ABC2 news brekky the other month knows talent when they see it....obviously the leprecaun did and liked what he saw....
Now for that hair.......
Oh to be QF management ! All care taken, no responsibility accepted....
Now for that hair.......
Oh to be QF management ! All care taken, no responsibility accepted....
No! No! No! You don't understand. To get promoted within a narcissistic management structure, you don't have to perform for the media you have to perform for senior management.
This bird doesn't have to convince the media that she is Gods gift, all she has to do is convince senior management of that.
She will have managed "up" very well and most probably knifed any perceived competitors.
This bird doesn't have to convince the media that she is Gods gift, all she has to do is convince senior management of that.
She will have managed "up" very well and most probably knifed any perceived competitors.
short flights long nights
I have to ask..what is she actually trying to say???
