A senior executive in charge of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program has quit the job after spending 5 years in the role.
Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth will leave the airline in February next year "to pursue other opportunities", Qantas said in a statement.
The resignation does not come as a surprise after Myer announced last week that Wirth had been appointed to its board of directors.Qantas Loyalty CEO Olivia Wirth has quit her job at the airline. Wirth had reportedly been a top contender to take over the airline's top job from embattled former chief executive, Alan Joyce.Wirth's resignation comes after another tumultuous week for Qantas, with chairman Richard Goyder bowing to shareholder pressure and announcing last Wednesday he will leave the airline's board by next year.Hudson thanked Wirth for her contribution to the Qantas and its Frequent Flyer program, where she had added 3 million members and delivered record earnings.
"Qantas has been a massive part of my professional life and I'm really grateful for the opportunities I've been given over the years," Wirth said, adding she was looking forward to delivering more improvements for members before she leaves. Qantas has also announced the appointment of a new head of human resources, Catherine Walsh, who joins the airline from another company also currently under fire - PricewaterhouseCoopers .
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