EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
Several long-time friends and business acquaintances took to the
podium to wish Macnamara well, recollecting their years together
and the influence he has had in various sectors, in particular the
plumbing and HVAC&R fields.
Speakers included Olivier Barbeau, managing partner of Moore
Stephens and long-time financial advisor to the Macnamaras; Graham
Langmead, chair of the IMD board; and Gary Corin of Specialised
Exhibitions Montgomery. All of them remembered Macnamara
favourably, sharing fond memories and sentimental anecdotes.
After lunch, it was time for some more messages. A selection of
videos was shown on the big screen, with key influencers from
across the country (and even world) wishing Macnamara well on
his next chapter, remembering in particular his good sense of
humour and dedication to his work. Some messages were also
read out from people who could not attend the event. Afterwards,
three IMD staff members were given the opportunity to say a few
words about Macnamara and the daily inspiration he brings to the
entire office.
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Macnamara then took to the podium himself to thank everyone
for their kind words and years of working together. He especially
thanked his wife, Lynn, for her support over the years, as well
as his sons for the role they have played in the company in their
various capacities.
The messages were followed by the handover of various gifts and
cutting of the cake.
The full IMD staff complement, as well as various industry role
players were in attendance, sharing in the momentous occasion.
This is not the last we will see of Rory Macnamara. He will now be
directing his energy towards taking on special projects (and most
likely the government) for many years to come. For IMD, it will be
‘business as usual’, as the company had already placed various
systems and positions in place to accommodate for Macnamara’s
change in responsibilities.
Check out some photos of the day … PA
August 2017 Volume 23 I Number 6