Gents,
the next QF CEO will be an external candidate. The headhunters are hard at work right now. Each EGM will be considered, however, both big Pete and tiny John have had their chances to shine and they both snuffed out.
As for AJ, well he just does what GD tells him. He does not have what is required; that is well known particularly in the credibility stakes with the big end of town. Many of the presenters on this site claim to be "in touch", well ask around. They will tell you.
Further, the media see him as a scruffy, limp hand-shaking little man lacking the presence that a top Australian company chief requires. Ask your media mates!
As for the Irish airline offer.....Do you really think it was offered to him, or did he receive a call from a head hunter seek an expression of interest. Reality gents. If he had been offered, he would have accepted. Its called ego, and this little man has lots of it!