Webjet executive director Richard Noon will retire at 55 years of age at the end of August this year, announced by the company today.

Regarding him as a special friend to the company, Webjet’s chairman David Clarke said since 2004 Mr Noon has contributed enormously across a number of fields.

“He has been one of the key drivers in Webjet’s development and success during a period of record growth and profitability,” Mr Clarke said.

Mr Noon will look forward to a number of exciting activities after his retirement including time with the family, travel, sport and renovation plans.

“We wish him the very best in those endeavours,” Mr Clarke concluded.