OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA Australia Day 2017
Mr Massimo BORGHETTI, Sydney NSW 2000
For distinguished service to the Australian aviation industry, to the development of
national and international tourism opportunities, and as a supporter of
the arts and sport.
Service includes:
Aviation:
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Virgin Australia Group, since 2010.
Chairman, Tigerair, 2013-2015.
Director, Piper Aircraft, United States of America, 2009-2010.
Executive General Manager, Qantas Airlines, 2003-2009 and Employee, 1973-2009.
Community:
Director, Australian Chamber Orchestra, since 2012.
Director, Customer Advisory Board, Service New South Wales, since 2014.
Director, CARE Australia, 2005-2011.
Director, Australian Ballet, 2009-2011.
Director, Sydney Football Club, 2006-2008.
Non-Executive Director, Coca-Cola Amatil, since 2015.
Independent Non-Executive Director, EnergyAustralia Holdings, 2012-2015.
Director, Jetset Travelworld, 2008-2009.
Guest Lecturer, Aviation Management School, University of New South Wales,
Awards and recognition includes:
Recipient, James Strong Leadership Award, Customer Service Institute of Australia Awards, 2008.
Recipient, Asia-Pacific Executive of the Year, Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, 2011.
Recipient, Person of the Year Award, Orient Aviation, 2012.
Recipient, Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Wollongong, 2014.
Recipient, “Officiale” Merito Della Repubblica Italiana, 2003.