Brett’s big goodbye

friends at former foes Shots from Brett Godfrey’s May 5 farewell, including (left) Godfrey with incoming CEO John Borghetti and Air New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe,
and (right) Godfrey with former and current Qantas CEOs Geoff Dixon and Alan Joyce. (Paul Sadler)

Virgin Blue has entered a new era with the retirement of founding CEO Brett Godfrey and his replacement by former Qantas executive general manager John Borghetti taking effect on May 8.

Godfrey was fittingly farewelled by colleagues, key industry executives, political figures and media during a dinner at Sydney’s Ivy Room on May 5, shortly before his last official day as boss of the airline he cofounded with Sir Richard Branson 10 years ago.

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