Webjet Group CEO and managing director Katrina Barry has resigned marking the end of her tenure leading the ASX-listed travel business “through a period of significant transformation”.
Barry, who joined Webjet Limited as a non-executive director in 2022, stepped into the CEO role of the Webjet Group in June 2024 following the company’s demerger and ASX listing.
Chairman Don Clarke said the board had thanked Barry for her “considerable contribution” to the company, highlighting her leadership during a pivotal phase.
“Katrina led the business during the successful demerger and ASX listing of the Group’s B2C businesses to become Webjet Group. She then developed a new five-year strategic roadmap for the Group and focused on an upgrade of the Company’s brand, marketing, and technology capabilities,” Clarke said.
He added that Barry had played an important role in repositioning the newly formed Webjet Group and building the foundations for its next phase of growth.
Barry said it had been a “true privilege” to lead the company through such a transformative period.
“Over the past 21 months, we have made remarkable progress – setting a new five-year strategy and growth plan for the Group, revitalising the iconic OTA brand and marketing strategy, driving profitability in the New Zealand business units, initiating evolution and enhancement of the technology and business travel platforms, and uplifting leadership capability,” she said.
“As a shareholder and a great supporter of the business and the team, I am incredibly excited for what lies ahead for Webjet and look forward to watching its continued success.”
The board will commence a search for Barry’s successor, with a further update to be provided to the market in due course. Barry will remain with the business to support the transition and completion of the company’s full-year results in May 2026.
The company reaffirmed its FY26 guidance, with underlying EBITDA expected to be in the range of $28 million to $29 million, excluding Webjet Business Travel. The division is performing in line with expectations and is forecast to reduce underlying EBITDA by between $600,000 and $900,000 in the second half of FY26.
A tenure marred by turbulence
Barry’s resignation comes just weeks after Webjet Group confirmed it had ceased takeover discussions with Helloworld Travel and BGH Capital, after neither party submitted a binding offer following months of due diligence. The process, which began in November 2025 after weaker-than-expected 1H26 results, saw competing bids emerge and raised expectations of consolidation in the online travel sector. Webjet Group signalled it will continue independently, refocusing on executing its long-term strategy amid ongoing market challenges.
Webjet Group confirms halt to both Helloworld Travel and BGH Capital talks
