Dear friends
I was really to hear that Richard is retiring , After 30 plus years of public service.
Richard is a boss who empowers and encourages his staff. As a newcomer to HPB nearly 4 years ago, I appreciated how he’d make the time and effort to explain things to me.
Throughout his work, you could tell that Richard had a passion for health promotion and serving the public. Everything he did, he did with the best interests of the organisation and the nation. He was unafraid to speak his mind.
He played a key role in developing the Internet Section, as we were then known, by encouraging us to explore new frontiers, such as podcasting and mobile technologies. HPB is now viewed by many in the public service and beyond as a pioneer in these areas.
Richard was a boss who let us play hard as well. As chairman of the HWC* Sports & Games. In time, I also discovered that Richard had a sense of humour. He was a great example for many of us as a mentor and a boss.
It's very difficult to say farewell to one of the most important people, but when it is time to end, we simply must talk with Richard , a person who respects especially. Friends, I wish him happiness, good health in every day of your life.
Thank you.