Farewell to David Francis – Austroads

Following over 15 years of dedicated service to Austroads, David Francis, Chief Operating Officer, will formally depart for “greener pastures” to his home town of Bendigo in Victoria to seek a “transition to retirement” away from the big smoke. 

 

Photo - Nick Koukoulas Chief Executive Austroads, David Francis Chief Operating Officer Austroads, Ray Farrelly CEO CPEE.

At an informal morning tea at Austroads on 17 October, and with Austroads staff gathered Austroads CEO Nick Koukoulas gave a warm and engaging summary of David’s Austroads years, recognising his service to previous CEOs but in particular the quality of the support he had had personally received. Fittingly, on behalf of the Austroads Board, Nick then presented David with Austroads highest order of recognition, the “Austroads Medal for Outstanding service”.

Photo - Nick then presented David with Austroads highest order of recognition, the “Austroads Medal for Outstanding service”.

Delighted to be able to join the farewell CPEE CEO, Ray Farrelly recognised David’s long standing support and cooperative engagement with CPEE for most of his Austroads years.

Ray said, “David provided a professional level of service second to none, and with his friendly and efficient manner, has made a significant contribution to CPEE’s growth and standing. CPEE was pleased to present David with a “Certificate of Appreciation” to recognise his valued and long association with CPEE”.

Photo - Ray Farrelly CEO CPEE presenting David Francis Chief Operating Officer Austroads with the CPEE certificate of appreciation 

 

Photo - Nick Koukoulas Chief Executive Austroads, David Francis Chief Operating Officer Austroads,.