John Mullen to replace Richard Goyder as Qantas chairman

John Mullen will replace Richard Goyder as Qantas chairman later this year. Mr Mullen is currently the chairman of Treasury Wine Estates and Brambles, and he was the Chairman of Telstra from 2016 to 2023. He put out a statement today saying: “I am conscious the time commitment that this prestigious role requires and will be adjusting my other professional obligations to ensure that I can be fully focussed on this exciting challenge." The role will be handed over to Mr Mullen in October 2024.