Vanessa Hudson
Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
Qantas•Mascot, New South Wales, Australia
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience32+ Years
LevelLeadership
Executive Overview
Vanessa Hudson is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the Qantas Group. She has worked for Australia’s national carrier for three decades, including in senior roles spanning finance, sales and distribution, and product and service. Prior to becoming CEO in September 2023, Vanessa was Group Chief Financial Officer for four years, including through the pandemic and the airline’s recovery. Vanessa has a Bachelor of Business and was admitted as a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1994.
Career Timeline
- QantasCurrentOct 1994–Present· 32 yrs
- Chief Executive Officer, Group OperationsCurrentSep 2023–Present
- Chief Financial Officer, GroupOct 2019–Oct 2025
- Group Chief Financial Officer - DesignateJun 2019–Oct 2019
- Chief Customer OfficerFeb 2018–Jun 2019
- Executive Manager Sales and DistributionJul 2016–Feb 2018
- Senior Executive Vice President, The AmericasOct 2013–Jul 2016
- Executive Manager Commercial PlanningApr 2010–Sep 2013
- Executive Manager Product and ServicesMar 2005–Apr 2010
- General Manager Inflight ServicesMar 2001–Mar 2005
- Qantas Catering Product ManagerJul 1997–Mar 2001
- Financial Controller - Commercial DivisionDec 1995–Jul 1997
- Internal Audit SupervisorOct 1994–Dec 1995
Education
Bachelor's degree
Business
University of Technology Sydney
Australian chartered accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants in AustraliaExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Vanessa Hudson
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer