General News
24 October, 2024
Paul dives into retirement
THIRTY years in the dive and tourism industry has come to an end for Pro-Dive Cairns general manager Paul Lim, who’s hanging up his gear to conclude a remarkable career.
Established in 1983, Pro-Dive Cairns became the first dive operator worldwide to achieve 100,000 PADI certifications in 2008, nearing a remarkable 190,000 certifications only 16 years later.
Lured from Perth to the Great Barrier Reef, Mr Lim completed his dive instructor training with Pro-Dive Cairns in 1993, proceeding to join the company in 1994.
Quicksilver Group managing director Tony Baker said Mr Lim's leadership had been instrumental in Pro-Dive Cairns’ ongoing success.
“We thank Paul for all he has done for the company and the region’s dive and tourism industry and wish him all the best for his next chapter as we begin the difficult task of recruiting his successor.”
Mr Lim said there had been many highlights and achievements over the years, starting with meeting his wife at Pro-Dive Cairns, to numerous industry and business awards.
“Foremost in my mind is having navigated the business through COVID, pivoting with seasonal minke whale trips and seeing the business emerge and remain strong as a market leader,” he said.
“This is a real credit to the dedication and professionalism of all the staff I have had the privilege to work with, maintaining such high standards.”
“It’s also been great to see professional career pathways grow within the industry.”
With the business in great shape, and his kids grown up, Mr Lim said the timing was right to relocate and move on.
