Wayne Borland
Qatar Airways has announced the appointment of Wayne Borland as Country Manager for the Australian Eastern market. Bringing over 25 years of global experience in the airline industry, Borland will be adding exceptional knowledge and experience to the local team.
Borland brings with him experience from airlines including Etihad Airways, Aircalin, Air New Zealand and American Airlines where he worked in a variety of management, sales and business development positions, as well as broad industry experience at companies including Carlson Wagonlit and Movenpick Hotels.
“I am delighted to be joining such a prestigious airline and look forward to being part of Qatar Airways’ ongoing growth in Australia,” said Borland. “I have been fortunate enough to have lived and worked in Sydney and Melbourne, London, Riyadh, Los Angeles, Jakarta and Beijing during my career, allowing me to gain an international perspective of the travel industry.”
Qatar Airways Regional Manager Australia and New Zealand, Justin Kestel, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Wayne to the Qatar Airways team and excited about the wealth of knowledge he will bring from his many years in the travel sector. He has joined the company at a significant period, as we continue to expand our services across many regions around the world.”
“Wayne’s extensive experience in driving airline commercial sales and expanding market presence will contribute to our strategic goals. We look forward to his contribution to our Australian operations – he will be a strong asset to our team as we continue to grow,” Kestel continued.
Qatar Airways is committed to providing Australian travellers with competitive airfares where possible, connecting consumers to the world and offering a genuine choice of carrier. Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 160 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the ‘World’s Best Airport’ in 2021 and 2022 consecutively.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for the tenth time at the 2023 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, Best Airline in the Middle East, World’s Best Business Class Lounge and World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining at the prestigious awards held during the 2023 Paris Air Show. Qatar Airways is an unprecedented seven-time winner of the “World’s Best Airline” voted by Skytrax (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022).
