Qantas Chairman, Leigh Clifford, said that he has accepted the resignation of Corinne Namblard as a director of Qantas Airways Limited.
Ms Namblard informed Mr Clifford that, in light of the hot media reports concerning Italian court proceedings by which she is involved, Ms Namblard believes that it’s within the best interests of both Qantas and herself that she resigns from the Qantas Board.
“Ms Namblard was especially concerned in order for the ongoing media concentrate on the present Italian proceedings didn’t distract Qantas from implementing its strategic imperatives nor detract from the achievements that Qantas has had in meeting the challenges to its business. The Qantas Board appreciates those sentiments”, Mr Clifford said.
“It may be apt to notice that Ms Namblard strenuously denies any wrongdoing with regards to the matters that are the topic of the Italian proceedings, and the Qantas Board has no reason whatsoever to doubt that position.
“Since joining the Qantas Board in 2011, Ms Namblard has brought her considerable qualifications and experience to bear for the good thing about Qantas, and has demonstrated integrity in her method of Board matters. The Board wishes Ms Namblard the most effective for the longer term,” added Mr Clifford.