Tasmanian PIAA Board member Craig Pearce put forward his immediate resignation to the Association after the demands of his print business Flying Colours forced his retirement.
Pearce, who was appointed Association Secretary to the PIAA last year, says his resignation comes as Flying Colours faces increased growth, demanding his full attention as managing director.
“While I accepted the appointments with relish, the reality of balancing the demands of my business and the commitment to the industry has proven too great,” says Pearce.
“I am faced with focusing on the very real growth opportunities at Flying Colours or allowing my love of the industry to dictate the success of my business."
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The Tassie printer encourages fellow print comrades to fill his vacated position, although says they should not underestimate the commitment, “The inescapable fact is, a full on commitment to the industry and the Board in particular, is demanding.”
Pearce praises the work of the Board that followed the uproar at the start of the year, “The Board has taken some positive steps and is on the verge of announcing new strategies and updates on existing strategies,” he says.
PIAA acting president Kieran May told ProPrint Pearce provided unwavering support to the association during its tumultuous period earlier this year, stepping up to the plate as honorary secretary and volunteering much of his time.
“Craig Pearce was one of the directors who rallied around and supported myself and the PIAA during those issues,” says May.
“He was instrumental during tough times and volunteered for additional responsibilities due to the circumstances. We fully understand his reasons for departure and appreciate all his hard work – he will be missed. However sometimes, even with the best of intentions, something has to give,” he adds.
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May says the PIAA will be finding a replacement to succeed Pearce as soon as possible, and the Board now is accepting applications from interested Tasmanian residents who are ‘prepared to make the commitment’.
The PIAA will need to make a decision whether to appoint the new Board member as a casual vacancy until elections in October, or wait until the election process. This is slated to be decided at a Board meeting in Melbourne next week between existing directors.
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