Alvaro has over 20 years of international experience within the airline and travel industries. His career started at the Marriott Group at its Regional European Headquarters in London, followed by almost 3 years working for Qatar Airways in the Middle East, where he was instrumental in developing the strategy to join oneworld®.

Before joining The Walshe Group in October 2025, Alvaro spent 10 years at Qantas, working in several roles across Revenue Management, Airline Partnerships and Loyalty.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Universidad Complutense in Madrid and an MBA from the University of New South Wales. Alvaro is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is committed to good governance to deliver value creation for all stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, shareholders, employees and the broader community.

Alvaro’s key responsibility is driving growth and new revenue opportunities for The Walshe Group, drawing from his wealth of experience in commercial strategy and results delivery.

He is passionate about sustainable travel, continuing from his work at Qantas Loyalty implementing a new Green Tier, helping customers become more conscious in their choices on the ground and in the air.

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alvaro rodas fernandez

chief commercial officer

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