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TACC and VACC acknowledge dedication of MTAA CEO

28 November 2022

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) CEO, Mr Richard Dudley, has stepped down from his post to explore new opportunities and to allow for organisational renewal.

After 12 years of industry advocacy and representations with six prime ministers, five Australian parliaments, and hundreds of public servants, advisors, and industry participants, Mr Dudley acknowledges the time is right for revitalisation and to afford the MTAA board and member organisations an opportunity to transition to new leadership for MTAA’s next phase.

The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC), and TACC, have worked closely with Mr Dudley since he joined MTAA in 2010.

“VACC sends its sincere thanks to Richard Dudley as he steps down from his role as CEO at the Motor Trades Association of Australia,” said VACC CEO Geoff Gwilym.

“Richard has worked arduously to achieve many great outcomes for the automotive industry and these achievements are acknowledged and respected.”  

In his time as MTAA CEO, Mr Dudley has researched and authored over 70 major submissions, and appeared at dozens of departmental, parliamentary, government, and industry inquiries and investigations. 

Mr Dudley thanked the MTAA board, member CEOs, and member staff on his departure.

“The role of the MTAA remains a central focus for VACC and, while Richard’s departure marks over a decade of great outcomes for the national association, it also provides an opportunity for renewal,” said Mr Gwilym.

“VACC wishes Richard the very best for the future and we have no doubt he will remain a friend and colleague of the automotive industry for many years to come.” 

It is expected Mr Dudley will remain in his CEO role until 31 December 2022.