Despite the spin, it's worthwhile keeping the "big picture" on the DFO's career.
His peer group 30 years ago included Typhoon Tony etc, who have gone on to achieve highly successful management careers.
However, the DFO has achieved comparatively mediocre progression over the decades. Even his progression from GM to Director, was through the elevation of the job from one level to another, rather than him being selected for promotion to a Director post. This move from FOP to Cargo is not a promotion, it is at best a sideways move.
Basically, he was made "Cat D" years ago and has yet to realize it. At least "Phil the racist" was smart enough to realize his career was over, and eventually moved on to greener pastures.
It is ironic that Managements appeal of the 49er's verdict should be going through the Appeal Court during his final days in Flight Operations.