Virgin Blue announces former Qantas exec, John Borghetti, as new CEO

Virgin Blue appointed John Borghetti as the company’s new CEO and Managing Director, effective 08-May-2010, replacing outgoing CEO Brett Godfrey. Mr Borghetti resigned from Qantas in May-2008 after 36 years at the carrier. Mr Borghetti was among a handful of employees tipped to replace Geoff Dixon in Nov-2008, with the Qantas CEO job going to then Jetstar CEO, Alan Joyce.