Lyell Strambi

Mr Strambi has experience in the aviation sector both in Australia and abroad, spanning 40 years. In June 2022, Mr Strambi concluded his tenure as CEO and Managing Director of Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC). Having been appointed in September 2015, during his time at APAC he was responsible for the operation and development of both the Melbourne and Launceston airports, and for overseeing a direct workforce of 300 staff and assets valued in excess of $10 billion. Prior to his role at APAC, Mr Strambi was the Chief Executive Officer of Qantas Airways Domestic, a role he held for three years following four years as the airline's Group Executive Operations. Between 2001 and 2008, Mr Strambi was based in London working in senior roles at Virgin Atlantic including Executive Director - Airline Services followed by six years as Chief Operating Officer. Mr Strambi is currently a Non-Executive Director of Brisbane Airport Corporation. He is a former Non-Executive Director of APAC, StarTrack Express, Traveland, and Southern Cross Distribution Systems, and was President of the Royal Flying Doctors SE. He is member of Safety, Health & Environment Committee and Succession Committee.