
About
Dr Nora Scheinkestel was appointed to the Qantas Board in March 2024.
She is Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee, a Member of the Audit Committee and a Member of the Nominations Committee.
Noral is currently a Non-Executive Director of Brambles and Origin Energy.
She is an experienced company director with 30 years’ experience as a Non-Executive Chair and Director of companies in a wide range of industries. Nora has a long track record in highly regulated sectors as well as with companies undergoing major technological and cultural transformation.
Previous directorships of publicly listed companies include Westpac Banking Corporation (2021-2024), Telstra Corporation Limited (2010 – 2022), the Atlas Arteria group (2014 – 2020), which she chaired, Ausnet Services Ltd (2016 – 2022), and Orica.
Nora is a published author, a former Associate Professor in the Melbourne Business School at Melbourne University and is a former member of the Takeovers Panel.
She was awarded a centenary medal for services to Australian society in business leadership. Nora holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Bachelor of Law (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Airways Limited | Board | Member | 01/03/2024 | |
| Qantas Airways Limited | Remuneration | Chairperson | 01/03/2024 | |
| Qantas Airways Limited | Audit | Member | 01/03/2024 | |
| Qantas Airways Limited | Nominations & Governance | Member | 01/03/2024 |

