Alan Joyce in Conversation

Who is Alan Joyce really? Don’t miss this candid discussion with one of Australia’s most successful – and most scrutinised – business leaders.

Alan Joyce is one of Australia’s most influential and debated business leaders. As CEO of Qantas from 2008 to 2023, he guided the airline through some extraordinary global events – from the Global Financial Crisis and bitter industrial disputes to the unprecedented disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought the aviation industry to a standstill.  

Few corporate leaders have attracted the same level of public attention and scrutiny. Joyce’s leadership, decisions and legacy have been examined across countless headlines and opinion columns. Joyce also became one of Australia’s most prominent corporate advocates for marriage equality, placing himself at the centre of a national debate about the role of business leaders in public life.

In this rare and candid conversation, Joyce reflects on the experiences that shaped him as a leader, offers his own perspective on the defining moments of his career, and explores the lessons learned through both success and controversy. With host Raf Epstein.