Professor Daryll Hull passed away recently in Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital. He was a greatly appreciated and much-loved man who was a well-known and highly respected industry figure.

With an illustrious career spanning 40 years, Hull had a tangible impact across the realms of industry, business, government and academia. Through his commitment and dedication, he leaves lasting impressions on many and will be remembered for his brilliant mind, generous spirit and steadfast belief in the form and meaning of decent work, cooperative management and common ownership as the underpinnings of a new global social and economic paradigm.

Hull was a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), and a fellow of the Global Labour Organization (GLO).

He was also executive chairman of TEACHO Ltd., (Transport Education Audit Compliance Health Organisation), where he is remembered for his energy and vision in pursuing research, capability development and skills building to improve health and safety for workers across the transport industry and beyond.

Acting TEACHO chair Paul Ryan remembers Daryll as “a genuine person, who took a lifelong interest in proper IR and will be missed by all who knew him”.

Arthur Tzaneros, chief executive officer of ACFS Port Logistics, says Hull’s passion to create positive change and help the broader community was unrivalled.

With a stellar career spanning over four decades, at the time of his passing, Daryll was executive chair, TEACHO; co-director, Centre for Workforce Futures at Macquarie University; chair of Engage Marine; president and treasurer of Future Ports 2050 Incorporated; and managing director of the Transport and Logistics Centre (TALC). Not one to rest, he was continually looking for new projects and opportunities, whilst being available for people seeking to tap into his unique suite of skills and pool of knowledge.

Daryll was a mentor for many, and a go-to person for individuals and groups across numerous industries seeking advice — be they academics, students, politicians, regulators, unions, executives, blue-collar or white-collar workers.

Daryll’s family have held a small, private funeral, and a memorial event to celebrate his life and achievements will be held in early 2022.