Rob Collins leaves CASA for fresh challenges
Rob Collins - group general manager General Aviation - is leaving CASA next month to pursue a private business opportunity. Rob, who has worked for CASA and its predecessors for almost 16 years, will own and manage a fuel supply and retail business on the Warrego Highway, near Ipswich.
Chief executive officer, Bruce Bryon, said today Rob's decision to leave CASA is sad but completely understandable. Bruce said: "Rob has served CASA in a variety of roles over the years with great distinction. In recent times he has played a key role in reforming the way CASA operates and we will all miss his wide range of skills and his thoughtful contributions. But the lure of running his own business, as well as making a lifestyle change, has obviously been too strong and I wish him and his wife every success in their new venture."
Chief operating officer, Bruce Gemmell, said today Rob's departure will be a loss to both CASA and the aviation industry. Bruce said: "Rob has a huge range of contacts throughout the aviation industry and is very well respected by everyone. This network, as well as his years of experience in aviation, have helped CASA and the aviation industry to understand and successfully meet many safety challenges, particularly in the general aviation sector. While the aviation industry will rue his loss, the local community served by his business will be gaining a talented and friendly business leader."
Rob Collins said today moving out of the aviation industry into a completely different type of business environment was both scary and exciting. Rob said: "This was simply the case of an opportunity arising that was too good to refuse. It is a business with a multi million dollar turnover, with all the challenges that go with that, and my wife and I just want to have a go. I'm leaving CASA with many great memories and I'm proud of the contribution I've made to the organisation's development and progress. I have many friends in CASA and aviation in general and I thank all of them for making my job enjoyable and fruitful over the years."
I presume there will be industry celebrations...........
