
About
John Mullen was appointed to the Qantas Board in April 2024, and as Board Chair in September 2024.
He is Chair of the Nominations Committee.
Mr Mullen is currently Chair of Brambles Ltd. and of Treasury Wine Estates.
Previously, Mr Mullen was Chair of Telstra Group Ltd and of Toll Holdings.
Mr Mullen has extensive experience in international transportation and logistics, with more than two decades in senior positions with some of the world’s largest transport and infrastructure companies. From 2011 to 2016 John was Chief Executive Officer of Asciano, Australia’s largest ports and rail operator and prior to this, Mr Mullen spent 15 years with DHL Express, serving as the global Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2009.
Prior to DHL, Mr Mullen spent 10 years with the TNT Group with four years as the Chief Executive Officer of TNT Express Worldwide based in the Netherlands.
Former appointments also include the US National Foreign Trade Council in Washington (2008-2010), and Member of the UNICEF Task Force on Workplace Gender Discrimination and Harassment (2018-2019).
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
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Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
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| Qantas Airways Limited | Board | Chairperson | 01/09/2024 | |
| Qantas Airways Limited | Nominations & Governance | Chairperson | 01/09/2024 |
