Christopher Luxon Resigns
Jun 19, 2019, 1:33 am
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Link to herald article about same- staying on til late September
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/...ectid=12242056
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/...ectid=12242056
Jun 19, 2019, 1:35 am
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No great loss
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/113...es-resignation
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He is no John Key. People voted for Key, but many would not vote for Luxon
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/113...es-resignation
Air New Zealand chief executive officer Christopher Luxon resigned on Wednesday evening, hinting at a possible future in politics.
He will step down from day-to-day leadership of the airline on September 25
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It has previously been speculated that Luxon has ambitions to join the National Party and "do a John Key", starting with the 2020 election.
It's understood the National Party is keen to get Luxon on board as an MP.
Jami-Lee Ross' seat in Botany, considered a safe National seat by the party, will have a selection race running around the end of summer, when Luxon said he would make a decision about what to do next.
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Luxon was the highest-paid chief executive of any company on the New Zealand stock exchange last year, earning $4.2 million.
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He will step down from day-to-day leadership of the airline on September 25
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It has previously been speculated that Luxon has ambitions to join the National Party and "do a John Key", starting with the 2020 election.
It's understood the National Party is keen to get Luxon on board as an MP.
Jami-Lee Ross' seat in Botany, considered a safe National seat by the party, will have a selection race running around the end of summer, when Luxon said he would make a decision about what to do next.
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Luxon was the highest-paid chief executive of any company on the New Zealand stock exchange last year, earning $4.2 million.
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He is no John Key. People voted for Key, but many would not vote for Luxon
Jun 19, 2019, 2:48 pm
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I don't know him enough to answer that but I do know that heaven forbid you call him "Chris".
Jun 19, 2019, 4:47 pm
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Big question is who will replace him. Money certainly seems to be on Carrie after her return from Australia to the airline and recent announcements around diversity and females at the IATA conference.
This certainly wasn't a recent decision and has obviously been planned for some time.
This certainly wasn't a recent decision and has obviously been planned for some time.
Oct 10, 2019, 2:51 pm
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Oct 10, 2019, 3:07 pm
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Oct 10, 2019, 3:58 pm
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Oct 10, 2019, 4:09 pm
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I think he has done great things for Walmart US, and he has a definite focus on the customer needs and experience so lets hope that comes with him to Air NZ.
Oct 10, 2019, 4:23 pm
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That said, I think he'll be an improvement over Luxton - a man that was very much in the US management style and had no understanding of what customer experience and satisfaction means. If the new guy can maintain the financial controls and instill some consistency into customer service (at the peak NZ sometimes reaches) then success will follow naturally.
The other thing to remember: this will be a "retirement" job for him. WalMart to NZ? NZ's profit is a rounding error compared to the numbers & problems he's used to dealing with.
Last edited by JamesBigglesworth; Oct 10, 2019 at 4:39 pm
Oct 10, 2019, 6:17 pm
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I saw this piece a while back on the new CEO.
. Doesn’t seem like one of those office types. Engages with employees, capable of watching the dollar and likes innovation.
I’m excited to see what he does. I think he’s staying with Walmart through Jan 31st.
I’m excited to see what he does. I think he’s staying with Walmart through Jan 31st.