News.com.au (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
GEOFF Dixon was granted an extra $7.66 million superannuation payment in his last 18 months as Qantas chief executive, taking his golden parachute to almost $20 million worth of cash and shares.
The Age (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
As to equity premiums and so forth it is a bit hard to forecast the financial outcome at this point but suffice it to say that a merger of equals would be the only way to pursue this deal given the political sensitivities.Damaged reputationPresumably the two brands would be kept - both have strong national resonance. Although under the stewardship of recently departed CEO Geoff Dixon...
Courrier Mail (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
... merging with rival carriers.Without ever mentioning British Airways, recently departed Qantas boss Geoff Dixon made clear in a speech last week in Brisbane that the national carrier would eventually join forces with one or more airlines as part of a global trend towards greater consolidation."For Qantas, consolidation is highly desirable. It is in our interests to be at the leading...
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 03/12/2008
The two airlines are already partners in the oneworld global alliance, which brings together 10 of the world's carriers including Japan Airlines. BA said that the merger would be through the creation of a dual-listed company, so it would be listed in London and Australia. 'Merger inevitable' Last week at Qantas' annual general meeting chief executive Geoff Dixon said it was inevitable...
New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
Chief executive Geoff Dixon - who has since handed over the reins to incoming chief executive Alan Joyce - said lower demand for flights, particularly on international routes, would mean Qantas' profit before tax for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 would be about $500 million.
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
The proposed relaxation comes after former Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon, who retired last month, said recently that the airline will inevitably merge with another major airline as part of a global restructuring of the aviation industry.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... the document said.
The proposed relaxation comes after former Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon, who retired last month, said recently that the airline will inevitably merge with another major airline as part of a global restructuring of the aviation industry.
The government has released the document for public comment before it finalizes a policy position late next year.
Qantas...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... the document said.The proposed relaxation comes after former Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon, who retired last month, said recently that the airline will inevitably merge with another major airline as part of a global restructuring of the aviation industry.The government has released the document for public comment before it finalizes a policy position late next year.Qantas did...
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
... the document said.The proposed relaxation comes after former Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon, who retired last month, said recently that the airline will inevitably merge with another major airline as part of a global restructuring of the aviation industry.The government has released the document for public comment before it finalizes a policy position late next year.Qantas did...
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
GEOFF Dixon has retired as Qantas CEO but not before feeling the ire of shareholders outraged over his $12.2 million package.
Courrier Mail (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
THE Qantas board came under attack from disgruntled shareholders yesterday who lambasted outgoing CEO Geoff Dixon's $12 million payout.
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
GEOFF Dixon has retired as Qantas CEO but not before feeling the ire of shareholders outraged over his $12.2m package.
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
GEOFF Dixon has retired as Qantas CEO but not before feeling the ire of shareholders outraged over his $12.2m package.
Courrier Mail (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
OUTGOING Qantas boss Geoff Dixon is under fire over his $11.92m pay packet, which a firm of corporate governance advisers has labelled excessive.
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
OUTGOING Qantas boss Geoff Dixon is under fire over his $11.92 million pay packet, which a leading firm of corporate governance advisers has branded excessive.
