Leigh Clifford
Leigh Clifford AC | |
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Chairman of Qantas | |
In office 14 November 2007 – 26 October 2018 | |
Preceded by | Margaret Jackson |
Succeeded by | Richard Goyder |
Personal details | |
Born | 1948 South Australia[1] |
Occupation | Businessman |
Richard Leigh Clifford
Early life and education
Clifford was educated at the Anglican Church Grammar School and the University of Melbourne, where he graduated with Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) and Master of Engineering Science degrees.[4]
Career
His career with the
Clifford was the
On 28 June 2018, Clifford announced his intention to resign as Chairman of Qantas. Former Wesfarmers CEO Richard Goyder replaced Clifford as Chairman in October 2018.[9]
Honours
Clifford was appointed
Clifford was awarded a Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) by the University of Melbourne in February 2022.[12]
Personal life
Clifford currently resides in Melbourne, Australia. He is married and has two daughters.[13]
References
- ^ "Clifford, Leigh". The Wall Street Transcript.
- ^ a b c Qantas Chairman, Qantas.com.au
- ^ New Qantas Chairman announced
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- ^ "Ex-Broken Hill engineer new Qantas chairman". ABC News. 10 August 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "Leigh Clifford's spectacular journey". AusIMM Bulletin. 10 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
- ^ Leigh Clifford the new Number One Ticketholder – Essendon Football Club – News News Story Archived 22 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Lindsay Tanner named No.1 ticket holder | Essendon Football Club | News Story". Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
- ^ "Ex-Wesfarmers boss Richard Goyder to take over as Qantas chairman". Sydney Morning Herald. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Mr Richard Leigh CLIFFORD". Australian Honours Search Facility. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Queen's Birthday 2022 Honours - the full list". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Somerville, Cath (1 March 2022). "University of Melbourne confers six honorary doctorates". University of Melbourne. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- ^ "Clifford, Leigh".