Most new CEO's eliminate thjeir strongest competition as soon as they arrive. JB resigned but had no future in QF under a new CEO.
Lindeman was far too experienced ..he had the most corporate memory in the company. Once again uncomfortable for the new incumbent to have him around so made his position untenable by removing him from his US position and giving him nothing on return to Sydney.
Then the crocodile tears at both sendoffs. "how can we get along without you guys?"
Dog eats dog at that level.
Virgin profits from both moves.