Dear Traders,
I
want to thank everyone for the part you have played in the most
stimulating and rewarding 2 years of my professional life. It’s been
hard, and it’s been fun!
The
Market has always felt to me to be an important and worthwhile labour.
We’ve made some gains in a challenging environment. QVM will live long
and strong in
my heart.
I
am pleased to advise that Victor Ailakis will be your Acting CEO from
1st November. Most of you will know Vic, who has been our Chief
Financial Officer for
20 years (anniversary 6 November!). He is highly competent with a
wealth of knowledge and is a very nice person.
Vic
will lead the organisation until the Board identify the next CEO - who
they will want to commit to a long-term period that will see through the
Renewal process.
I
know that Vic, and Brendan, and Mark and Fiona and all the staff who
work with traders, will continue to try and build stronger relationships
to help strengthen
the performance of the Market. The ball has started rolling with
better conversations happening, and while there won’t always be
agreement I do feel there is greater respect for each other than
previously, and I know that if you work together you will achieve
great things.
Farewell & best wishes to all.
Jan
CEO
Queen Victoria Market
30 October 2015