Michelle Degenhardt is based in FLT’s global head office in Brisbane, Australia.
The Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) has appointed Michelle Degenhardt as its global sustainability officer.
In the newly created role, Degenhardt will work closely with FLT people at all levels to help ensure the company’s business practices are economically, environmentally and socially sustainable.
Degenhardt is based in FLT’s global head office in Brisbane, Australia and will report to global head of risk and sustainability Brett Anderson.
FLT managing director Graham Turner said: “Michelle’s appointment to this newly created role underlines [our] commitment [to operating sustainability and enhancing our future record] and follows the release of our first sustainability report earlier this year.”
Degenhardt has worked for FLT for 17 years and was formerly the company’s culture and employee engagement leader, a role that included oversight of the Flight Centre Foundation in Australia.
During her career with FLT, she has also been involved in a number of sustainability-related issues and areas, including the development of the company’s Responsible Travel charter and the creation of a head office recycling and waste reduction program.
The appointment is effective immediately.
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