Popular Printing Industries CEO Bill Healey plans to retire from his roles with the Association early next year.Widely regarded as a exceptionally dynamic executive, he has helped transform the Association during his four-year tenure.
He took the reins in May 2011 as Printing Industries moved from a state-based council system to a single national board. Turbulent times followed as Healey tackled the job of aligning roles and personnel across the country. Not surprisingly not everyone agreed with all the process.
Recognising the need for industry consolidation on the association side to reflect that of the production sector, he oversaw the incorporation of GASAA into the Printing Industries. He was fortunate in then having David Leach come on board as President to help drive further change.
He will also be largely recognised for securing Federal Government funding for the industry and initiating the Future Print programme that is transformative for the industry. He will depart the position of CEO leaving a national association that is hugely changed from the one he inherited.
“During five years of working at the Association I have learnt so much about the industry and the challenges and opportunities it embraces," he said.
"I am proud of our achievements, particularly the initiation and implementation of the Future Print projects. These have set in place the foundations our members need to develop the 
future skill sets and business models necessary to successfully transition in the broader technology driven communication and information industry.
"It's now time for someone else to take the reins and commit to implementing our long term vision for the prosperity of the industry."
Printing Industries' Board will now begin recruitment for a successor. Advertisements in the national press are already underway for what is one of the most important positions in the industry.
President David Leach said Bill Healey had flagged the intention to retire from his current roles when he renewed his contract in 2014.
“Bill has dedicated a lot of time, passion and commitment to the Association and the industry overall and would now like to take the opportunity to pursue other things in his life,” he said.
"Our industry and the Association are on the verge of an exciting era through transformation from its traditional heavy metal manufacturing base to a broader, technology driven communication and information industry.
“Bill has worked with the Board in the development of an exciting strategy to support businesses to understand, respond and profit from these changes. The new CEO will play a key role in delivering this strategy.”
Leach said recruitment would begin immediately to provide ample time for an appropriate candidate to be selected and to enable a smooth transition to the new leadership management arrangement.
“I look forward to Bill’s continuing contributions and counsel during the transitional period,” he said.
Popular Printing Industries CEO Bill Healey plans to retire from his roles with the Association early next year.Widely regarded as a exceptionally dynamic executive, he has helped transform the Association during his four-year tenure.
He took the reins in May 2011 as Printing Industries moved from a state-based council system to a single national board. Turbulent times followed as Healey tackled the job of aligning roles and personnel across the country. Not surprisingly not everyone agreed with all the process.
Recognising the need for industry consolidation on the association side to reflect that of the production sector, he oversaw the incorporation of GASAA into the Printing Industries. He was fortunate in then having David Leach come on board as President to help drive further change.
He will also be largely recognised for securing Federal Government funding for the industry and initiating the Future Print programme that is transformative for the industry. He will depart the position of CEO leaving a national association that is hugely changed from the one he inherited.
“During five years of working at the Association I have learnt so much about the industry and the challenges and opportunities it embraces," he said.
"I am proud of our achievements, particularly the initiation and implementation of the Future Print projects. These have set in place the foundations our members need to develop the 
future skill sets and business models necessary to successfully transition in the broader technology driven communication and information industry.
"It's now time for someone else to take the reins and commit to implementing our long term vision for the prosperity of the industry."
Printing Industries' Board will now begin recruitment for a successor. Advertisements in the national press are already underway for what is one of the most important positions in the industry.
President David Leach said Bill Healey had flagged the intention to retire from his current roles when he renewed his contract in 2014.
“Bill has dedicated a lot of time, passion and commitment to the Association and the industry overall and would now like to take the opportunity to pursue other things in his life,” he said.
"Our industry and the Association are on the verge of an exciting era through transformation from its traditional heavy metal manufacturing base to a broader, technology driven communication and information industry.
“Bill has worked with the Board in the development of an exciting strategy to support businesses to understand, respond and profit from these changes. The new CEO will play a key role in delivering this strategy.”
Leach said recruitment would begin immediately to provide ample time for an appropriate candidate to be selected and to enable a smooth transition to the new leadership management arrangement.
“I look forward to Bill’s continuing contributions and counsel during the transitional period,” he said.