How John Mullen juggles chairing Qantas and a $30b firm no one knows
John Mullen, winner of the Chair of the Year – Large Company, was mentored by some of the country’s best directors, but has some sage advice for the next generation.
Chair of Brambles, Qantas and Treasury Wine Estates John Mullen says: “If you want something done then give it to a busy person.” Edwina Pickles
The winner of Chair of the Year – Large Company in the inaugural Financial Review BOSS Director Awards, presides over companies at opposite ends of the publicity spectrum.
John Mullen describes Brambles as “the most successful $30 billion company that no one has ever heard of”, while the same certainly can’t be said of his role at the airline Australians love to hate, Qantas.
Ayesha de KretserSenior reporterAyesha de Kretser is a senior reporter with The Australian Financial Review covering the aviation and tourism sectors. She has previously reported on banking, mining and commodity markets. Connect with Ayesha on Twitter. Email Ayesha at ayesha.dekretser@afr.com.au
