Steve Beattie

Steve Beattie is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in aviation strategy and operations. Currently serving as General Manager of Strategy & Commercial for Engineering & Maintenance at Virgin Australia since May 2021, Steve oversees strategic planning, supply chain management, and engineering process innovation. Prior roles include Head of Strategy for Engineering & Technical Operations at Virgin Australia, as well as Head of Operations Strategy & Business Planning at Qantas. Steve's background includes managing fleet performance at Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and various strategic roles at Qantas and Jetstar Airways, contributing significantly to operations excellence and business transformations. Steve holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney.