Thug=CEO
Dixon was a one dimensional thug in an Italian suit.
Poorly educated and lacking creativity he rose to the position at Qantas on the coat tails of others.
When you rise to a position that is way above your ability and competence you use fear and intimidation as a mask for your lack of ability.
Dixon wore the mask from day one of his tenure.
He attracted other similarly incompetent individuals to his inner sanctum.
Any one who was a threat was forced out..eg David Forsythe and Martin McKinnon.
That Borghetti survived is a tribute to his political abilities.