13 Facts About Brett Godfrey

Brett Godfrey was born on 8 August 1963 and is an Australian businessman and co-founder of Virgin Australia.

Brett Godfrey was educated in Melbourne, before qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with Touche Ross in 1987.

In 1996, Brett Godfrey became chief financial officer and represented Virgin's interests in the acquisition of a new European low cost airline – Virgin Express.

In 1999, Brett Godfrey joined with Richard Branson announcing plans of Australia's newest airline, Virgin Blue.

Brett Godfrey is co-founder and was founding CEO of Virgin Australia Holdings, launching the airline with just UD$10M in seed capital and 2 jets.

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Brett Godfrey greatly expanded the airline, introducing low fare flights and creating partnerships with other airlines, often taking advantage of downturns in the airline industry.

Brett Godfrey was credited with developing the "New World Carrier" strategy that initiated Virgin's move up-market and Virgin Blue's renewal and growth 'Airline of the Future' project now known as Virgin Australia.

In 2001, Brett Godfrey purchased Makepeace Island in partnership with Sir Richard Branson.

In 2011, Brett Godfrey purchased Quamby Estate in Tasmania with former Virgin Blue Deputy CEO, Rob Sherrard.

In 2013, Brett Godfrey continued his acquisition of tourism assets with the purchase of the Tasmanian Walking Company in partnership with Rob Sherrard.

Brett Godfrey launched the Australian Walking Company in July 2015 with former Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon, Rob Sherrard and Greenstone Partner, Scott Malcolm.

Brett Godfrey is Chairman of Tourism and Events Queensland, Chairman of the Tasmanian AFL Taskforce and a Director of Rugby Australia.

Previously, Brett Godfrey was a Director of WestJet and a Director of Auckland Airport.