David Doherty has stepped down as national chairman of the SCLAA.

David Doherty, a doyen of the logistics industry, has stepped down as national chairman of the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA).

Having spent nearly 40 years in the industry, Doherty provided leadership and mentoring to hundreds of individuals in Australia.

In 2008, he was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in recognition of his significant contribution to the development of Supply Chain and Logistics Best Practice in Australia.

Tributes have poured in from across the industry, with Nick Munyard, SCLAA Western Australian president, putting it best: "David will be sorely missed as SCLAA chairman. His energy and conviction have been a critical success factor in the growth and success of the SCLAA. David brings deep industry experience and insight, blending it with a unique sense of sometimes irreverent humour and delivery. This has ensured he is a captivating speaker and people give his viewpoint worthy consideration. I am hopeful, however, we will continue to see David's involvement in the SCLAA."

Newly appointed SCLAA chairman, David Rogers, comments that Doherty was instrumental in ensuring supply chain and logistics courses in universities and TAFE organisations provided companies and students with the necessary competencies in supply chain.

Doherty concludes that the time is right to pass the baton to the next generation in the SCLAA. "My long-time involvement in varied roles with SCLAA has provided great personal and professional benefit to me. I am grateful for my participation in the creation, and on-going development of SCLAA into a strong and vibrant association based entirely on delivering value to members."