Jetstar Asia taps Qantas veteran John Simeone as new CEO

Jetstar Asia taps Qantas veteran John Simeone as new CEO
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Jetstar Asia has announced Qantas veteran John Simeone will become the new CEO of the Singaporean low-cost carrier.

    Simeone’s appointment comes as Jetstar Asia’s current CEO, Barathan Pasupathi, will step down from the role after 12 years to pursue other opportunities, effective 1 March 2024.

    Simeone lives in Singapore and currently works as Qantas’ SVP Asia. He has over 30 years of global experience in the aviation industry with a career that spans key airline commercial and operational functions including network planning, revenue management and sales.

    Simeone said he’s looking forward to leading the Jetstar Asia team and continuing to deliver great experiences for its customers.

    “My focus will be to continue the exciting journey we’ve started, building capacity and connectivity out of Changi Airport so we can keep offering great low fares to amazing destinations across the region,” he said.

    Passengers boarding Jetstar plane at Narita International airport

    Pasupathi said he has been humbled by the support from shareholders, the board, partners and team members and thanked them all.

    “I am pleased to hand over the reins to John, who I’ve had the pleasure of working with closely for a number of years and who I know will excel in the role,” he said.

    Dennis Choo, Jetstar Asia Chairman added: “As a passionate and energetic leader, Bara has been a true champion of our brand and our people and has ensured Jetstar Asia is positioned for success as we look forward to an exciting future by increasing our fleet, launching new destinations, and welcoming new team members.

    “I thank Bara for his exceptional contribution to Jetstar Asia over many years.

    “John is a fantastic people leader and joins Jetstar Asia with over 30 years of aviation experience, including a deep knowledge of the Singapore and Asian aviation markets.

    “John’s appointment provides continuity to the business and strong leadership to Jetstar Asia as we continue an exciting chapter of growth at the airline.”

    (Featured Image: John Simeone, Jetstar Asia’s incoming CEO – Jetstar)

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