Motor Trade Association of WA chief executive Stephen Moir will resign after 15 years at the helm of the state's peak representative body for the industry.
Motor Trade Association of WA chief executive Stephen Moir will resign after 15 years at the helm of the state's peak representative body for the industry.
Mr Moir joined MTA WA in 2010 as the group chief executive.
He will remain in the role until September 19, with the MTA WA board to start its recruitment process for a new chief executive in the coming weeks.
Announcing his resignation today, Mr Moir said it was the right time to pass the baton to a new generation of leadership.
“Leading the MTA WA has been an incredible honour,” he said in a statement.
“Together with our members, staff, and industry stakeholders, we have built the Association into one of Western Australia’s most influential business organisations –which is testament to our growing voice across both industry and government.
“The MTA WA today is a very different organisation to the one I joined in 2010 – it’s stronger, more respected, and more deeply connected to the future of our industry.”
Mr Moir will work closely with the board until his exit, to ensure a smooth transition, MTA WA said in its statement.
During his time as group chief executive, MTA WA increased its revenue and became one of the state's biggest mechanical training providers and employer of automotive apprentices.
The association said MTA WA has significantly improved the recognition of women in the industry in the past 15 years including appointing its first woman as state president Jodi Kerr.
Ms Kerr said the association remained focus on supporting the sector at a time of significant change on members.
“We’re grateful for the leadership shown by Stephen over the past 15 years and know that the association is perfectly positioned to build on the strong foundations in place as we move forward,” she said.
“We are actively engaging with government bodies and regulatory authorities at both national and state levels to advocate for member needs and priorities, to ensure policy and regulatory decisions align with the long-term interests of the industry and those who work in it – and high-level engagement with stakeholders and business partners will remain a key priority as we support our members and strengthen our role as a trusted industry partner.
“As we look forward, we’ll continue to deliver award-winning training to equip workers with practical, future-ready skills and qualifications, and we’re committed to attracting young people to our industry by promoting apprenticeships as a pathway to a successful career.”
