What is the relationship between Alan Joyce and Qantas in the context of the input sentence. Choose an answer from: product/material produced; manufacturer; distributed by; industry; position held; original broadcaster; owned by; founded by; distribution format; headquarters location; stock exchange; currency; parent organization; chief executive officer; director/manager; owner of; operator; member of; employer; chairperson; platform; subsidiary; legal form; publisher; developer; brand; business division; location of formation; creator.

In June, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said the new Pacific routes operating from December were part of a plan by the airlines to grow the Pacific market by around nine per cent.

Answer: employer