ATC DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE

Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) Deputy Managing Director Bill Calderwood today announced his resignation from the Commission departing on July 17 2001.

Mr Calderwood leaves the ATC after six years of employment, including over four years as the Deputy Managing Director.

“The past six years have been challenging, exciting and very satisfying,” Mr Calderwood said. “The friendships and contacts I have made during this time are treasured and I thank the tourism industry for the support it has shown me and the organisation during this time.

“The future holds many new opportunities and I am currently exploring these with enthusiasm.”

ATC Chairman, Nick Evers said Mr Calderwood had made a significant contribution to the ATC and Australia’s tourism industry over the past few years.

“Bill leaves the Commission with the thanks and best wishes of all those ATC Board members and staff with whom he has worked,” Mr Evers said.

“He is respected for his impeccable personal integrity as well as for the high level of professionalism with which he handled the diverse issues that crossed his desk.

"We wish him every success in his future endeavours."

Mr Calderwood was appointed to the position of Deputy Managing Director in January 1997 after joining the organisation as General Manager Marketing Operations in 1995.