Flight Centre’s global head of marketing, Megan Henderson, has been named a finalist in the Australian Financial Review’s 2026 Women in Leadership Awards in the property, retail, hospitality and tourism category.
Notably, Henderson was the only finalist from a marketing or marketing-related role across all award categories, highlighting the breadth of her influence beyond traditional marketing responsibilities.
Henderson said the recognition reflected both the travel industry and the team around her.
“The travel industry has this energy and fun factor that’s iconic and addictive,” she said.
“It’s an ever-changing industry built by resilient and irreverent people who want to band together and get good work done.”
Reflecting on her own leadership journey, Henderson said Flight Centre’s culture of development and mentorship had played a key role in her success.
“Flight Centre created really clear and encouraging career and leadership pathways, and those pathways guided me here,” she said.
“I was lucky enough to be surrounded by leaders and mentors who backed me and helped me see what was possible.”
Flight Centre global managing director Andrew Stark said Henderson’s recognition was a proud achievement for the brand.
“The AFR recognition celebrates exceptional leadership, impact and influence, all qualities Megan demonstrates every day in her role as global head of marketing for the iconic Flight Centre brand,” Stark said.
