SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO OUR DEPARTING CHAIR DR. GEOFF HOGG
Our Chairman of the Board has announced he is stepping down after 12 years of dedicated service and commitment to NATA. During his tenure, Geoff has been a tremendous asset to NATA and provided enthusiasm and great insights into ensuring the successful governance of NATA operations. Indeed, during his time on the Board and as Chair, Geoff oversaw significant changes in the way we work and engage with our members. Prior to being elected to the Board in 2008, Geoff was a Victorian Members’ Representative on the NATA Council. NATA staff who knew Geoff at the time recognised him as a staunch supporter of accreditation, not just as a process to fulfil regulatory requirements, but as a means of demonstrating competence to his own stakeholders, a significant tool for risk mitigation and a mechanism for continuous improvement. Geoff always had high expectations of accreditation and has actively engaged with NATA, often challenging the status quo to ensure accreditation would deliver on these expectations effectively and efficiently. In addition to his role on the Board, Geoff served as Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. During this time, he contributed significantly to the development of the Committee in terms of process and breadth of responsibility. Geoff was elected as Chair of the Board in 2016 and his focus on governance has since resulted in the evolution of NATA’s rules and increased rigour in a number of processes. Geoff has also overseen a transformational change in how NATA does business. As we near the completion of the Accreditation Management Information System (AIMS) project, we acknowledge the collective support by the NATA Board and the commitment of Geoff as Chair. Overall, Geoff’s organisation, leadership and encouragement have paved the way for an ambitious workplace transformation that will ensure NATA remains a role-model in accreditation services not only in Australia but also to our international peers. Current and future NATA staff, accredited facilities and our wider stakeholder group will all benefit from Geoff’s time and input with the organisation.
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