Geoff Gwilym has announced he will step down from the role

Following 10 years of leadership at the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), Geoff Gwilym has said it is time for a change.
“It is particularly timely given a new Executive Board is being formed through a member ballot,” Geoff said.
Having spent most of his working life in the industry, Geoff brought much talent and capability to VACC, with government and industry linkages extending nationally and internationally.
Since returning to VACC in 2014, having previously worked there in the early 2000s, Geoff worked closely with the Board to restructure VACC’s governance arrangements, build a viable commercial income stream and ultimately create a new home for VACC in its new North Melbourne premises.
Working closely with members, the Association has grown its membership while delivering on a range of state and national policy initiatives.
Geoff will complete his term at VACC in the view that the Association has the capability and resources to advocate and lobby for the industry for the next 100 years, and more.
Geoff extends great thanks to the VACC Executive Board for their trust in his management and direction and also the staff at VACC, who he says have been the catalyst for many of the changes that have been won for the industry.
Geoff hopes his mantra for workplace ethics at VACC will be assumed by his successor: “if the work you are doing doesn’t have a direct and positive impact on a member, stop doing it.”
VACC President Chris Hummer extends his thanks and appreciation to Geoff for his immense contribution to the chamber and automotive industry more broadly.
“Geoff has been an outstanding CEO,” Chris said.
“On behalf of the VACC Board, I would like to acknowledge and thank his tireless work advocating for the automotive retail industry.
“It has been deeply appreciated. He will be leaving VACC in a strong position, ready for the next chapter.”

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