{"product_id":"alan-joyce-riding-the-jet-stream-9781761452277","title":"Alan Joyce: Riding the Jet Stream","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe memoir of former Qantas CEO, Alan Joyce.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan Joyce: Riding the Jet Stream\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling, factual and gripping memoir from one of Australia’s most consequential chief executives. With a network spanning seven prime ministers and countless captains of industry, Alan Joyce provides a no-holds-barred account of some of the most important decisions taken during his career leading one of aviation's most respected brands. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew chief executives have been tested as relentlessly: the Global Financial Crisis, bitter industrial battles, unrelenting public scrutiny, and the near collapse of aviation during COVID. In a role where every decision is hugely consequential, Alan sets the record straight and tells his story as it happens – in real time, under pressure – in this candid memoir. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom grounding the Qantas fleet, to steering through a pandemic that brought global travel to a standstill, Alan’s tenure is woven into some of the nation’s most significant moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan’s an outstanding executive … intelligent, strategic, courageous and honest … clearly the attributes needed to lead an iconic company like Qantas through the many challenges he faced during his tenure.\u003c\/i\u003e – Leigh Clifford, Qantas Chairman 2007–2018\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781761452277\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 28 Jul 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Ebury Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: South Yarra, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 23.4(H)x15.3(L)x3.8(W)726\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 726\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a working-class childhood in Dublin, Alan Joyce's leadership of one of the world’s most iconic airlines, Qantas, is a story of ambition, intellect and steel. After early roles at Aer Lingus and a pivotal move to Ansett in Australia, Alan became the founding CEO of low-cost carrier Jetstar before being appointed CEO of the Qantas Group, at the age of just 42. Few chief executives have been tested as relentlessly: the Global Financial Crisis, bitter industrial battles, unrelenting public scrutiny, and the near collapse of aviation during COVID. In a role where every decision is hugely consequential, Joyce tells his story as it happens – in real time, under pressure. For fifteen years, Alan Joyce was CEO of Australia’s most recognised corporation – Qantas, the flying kangaroo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Alan Joyce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49041633312985,"sku":"9781761452277","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781761452277.jpg?v=1785936949","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/alan-joyce-riding-the-jet-stream-9781761452277","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}