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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 9, 2011 12:29:29 GMT -8
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Post by gordon on Feb 9, 2011 13:44:13 GMT -8
It's not unusual for CEOs of large company's to leave after a period of time in this case 10 years. The main issue people raise is his salary. It seems that the 4 German built ships are still an issue with some people.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 9, 2011 15:29:51 GMT -8
Out of casual interest, I looked at Mr. Hahn's employment contact, to see if 2013 was the end-of-term for the contract: foi.bcferries.com/2010-011-responsiverecord.pdf- Clause 1 is clear that the term of this particular contract ends on March 31, 2013.
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 9, 2011 18:24:30 GMT -8
Do we have to wait that long before we part company with this guy? I was hopeful that he might be persuaded to go at about the same time as Hosni Mubarak relinquishes control over Egypt.
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Post by Northern Exploration on Feb 9, 2011 19:26:47 GMT -8
Unless I am missing something, leaving BCF doesn't equal full retirement. I am sure that Hahn will be able to translate his tenure into a further job. No businessman or board will look at Hahn's time at BCF with the slanted political posturing in this leadership and ultimately election leadup. Performance, meeting targets, and deliverables are what will matter. The only time any of the political stuff will matter is if a very political job is on the radar screen.
*And if a lucrative offer comes up sooner Hahn can leave if his post with three months notice.
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Post by Neil on Feb 9, 2011 19:44:33 GMT -8
Do we have to wait that long before we part company with this guy? I was hopeful that he might be persuaded to go at about the same time as Hosni Mubarak relinquishes control over Egypt. Be careful what you wish for. Gordon Campbell may still be looking for employment in 2013.
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Post by mrdot on Feb 9, 2011 20:42:28 GMT -8
:)I am desperatly trying to stay on the marine theme in this forum, but it is difficult in a guazi-political private enterprise/need for massive govt. subsidy run shipping co. as for our wishes/ only hope of any of our forum members, having a similar high roller send off as this CEO might be intitled to, is win 649! so there is a better chance of the Maple Leafs winning another stanley cup soon! .late word that the feds. have found a way to fund a new Quebec NHL arena thru the back door, so anything is possible politically! ???mrdot.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2011 22:48:36 GMT -8
The Province Paper is jumping all over this BC Ferries stuff, the news paper is one step above the National Enquirer.
Hahn leaves a year after the union contract comes up, he may not stick around much if the union contract doesn't make the employees happy. He will have 4000 angry employees against management.
There is some benefits that Hahn has done with BCF by cleaning up stuff and improving things.
Hahn can't be blamed for everything it is the IDIOT Gordon Campbell and his group of incompetent cronies we have running this province.
The BC gov't never put any money into the Ferry system everything is old and worn out. Hahn taking over BCF was like him buying a 100 year old house there is so much stuff to fix you can never get to it all.
It doesn't help that the Liberal gov't has the BC economy in such bad shape nobody can afford to travel so ridership on the ferries is down.
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Post by Scott on Feb 9, 2011 23:34:25 GMT -8
Yeah, this is just another no-news story they've dug up. I think the real news is that BC Ferries is a political item again - experiment failed.
Mr. Hahn, in my opinion, has done what he was asked to do. We might not like a lot of the changes such as some reduction of service and higher fares but, like others have said already, he's fulfilling his mandate within the confines of the Coastal Ferry Act. He's never had a mandate to concern himself with the livability of ferry-dependent communities.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 16, 2011 14:30:34 GMT -8
For those who are curious if Mr. Hahn's email style is as to-the-point as his public speaking style, here's a sample: - middle item in Page-4 of this PDF. foi.bcferries.com/2010-105-responsiverecords.pdf(this is from an FOI request re the Sidney terminal lease with WSF)
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Post by Scott on Feb 22, 2011 18:32:35 GMT -8
I wonder if he'll feel like leaving early if Christy Clark becomes premier on Saturday? From the way Ms. Clark argued with Mr. Hahn on one of her last radio shows last year and how she's responded to his notice of future increase in fares, I wonder if it will be a hostile relationship?
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Post by Quatchi on Feb 23, 2011 10:39:24 GMT -8
OOOOOOOO, Battle of the titans.
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Post by Kahloke on Sept 27, 2011 8:33:50 GMT -8
And, it was just confirmed on CBC News: BC Ferries CEO David Hahn stepping down Posted: Sep 27, 2011 9:11 AM PT
David Hahn, the controversial CEO of BC Ferries will step down at the end of the year.
Hahn announced his early retirement on Tuesday morning as part of containment effort, saying he was stepping down voluntarily.
“As part of this cost containment effort, I have elected to retire effective December 31, 2011," he said in the press release.
"This has not been an easy decision, but it will help facilitate a more constructive dialogue around future service levels and funding. I want to be clear on one thing," he said.
It’s my choice to retire and it is on my terms that I’m leaving. I believe it to be in the best interests of the organization, otherwise I would have never considered it.”www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/09/27/bc-ferries-hahn-retires.html
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 27, 2011 8:43:45 GMT -8
No doubt he will be rewarded with his gold-plated pension scheme. Bye bye Mr. Hahn!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 27, 2011 8:50:16 GMT -8
David Hahn announced his retirement today, effective 12/31/2011.
That's 15 months earlier that his end-of-contract date (3/31/2013).
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 27, 2011 9:11:06 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 27, 2011 9:13:09 GMT -8
I've renamed this old thread, to use for upcoming news & discussion related to the search for a new CEO and our thoughts on the new boss, when she or he is announced.
Here's an excerpt from the BCFS press release:
I wonder if the successor will just be an interim successor.
There is uncertainty in the air regarding the structure of the ferry company and its relationship with the Provincial Government. If I were a CEO candidate, I'd want to know what kind of company I am being hired for. - if I'm a private-sector guy like Mr. Hahn, I don't want my company changed back into a more govt-controlled entity. - If I'm a public-sector type of guy or lady, I don't want to become boss unless I know that the company is going to become more government controlled.
I think that this company-future issue is an issue for any potential CEO, and may result in an interim CEO hired (or promoted internally, Mr. Corrigan) until the future of BC Ferries becomes clear.
....and that future is in the hands of Blair Lekstrom and Christy Clark. And it is then in the hands of the BC voters in May 2013.
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Post by gordon on Sept 27, 2011 9:54:49 GMT -8
what would the passenger loads be on the Ip route in May & September? It seems having 2 ships on this route when the tourist traffic is far lower than the Summer months is unnecessary especially with the Nor AD being a fuel pig.
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Post by lmtengs on Sept 27, 2011 11:18:23 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 27, 2011 11:26:13 GMT -8
You are correct - I think I posted earlier in this thread that his announced retirement-date is 15 months before the end of his contract. So this is early.
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 27, 2011 12:04:01 GMT -8
BC Ferries board chairman, Donald Hayes, had this to say re Hahn's 'accomplishments': It is with sincere regret that we accept Mr. Hahn’s pending retirement from the company. An extraordinarily skilled executive, Mr. Hahn’s accomplishments at BC Ferries have been significant. Under Mr. Hahn’s leadership, BC Ferries has been fundamentally transformed, resulting in improvements in all areas of the company’s business. Seven new ships have been brought into service on-time and on-budget, upgrades have been made at many of our major and minor terminals, and significant improvements have been made in the travel experience for our customers. A unique leader with unsurpassed vision, dedication and commitment to the company, Mr. Hahn has made an outstanding contribution as President and CEO. BC Ferries Services Board, employees and its customers all owe Mr. Hahn special thanks for the tremendous service he has provided these eight years in making BC Ferries a success. Now lets examine these statements: 1 - " improvements in all areas of the company’s business" - Does a marked decline in usage constitute an improvement? 2 - " seven new ships have been brought into service on-time and on-budget" - I count only 5 new ships. Claiming 7 is false! The Kuper is most certainly not new, and neither was the NorAd. As for on time and on budget, I do not think that is accurate for the NorAd, and probably not for the I-Sky either. As for the FSG newbuilds, it may be accurate only because duties owed to the Feds were forgiven by G Campbell's pal, Harper. 3 - "significant improvements have been made in the travel experience for our customers" - You mean like the customers on the Comox - Powell River route who have seen huge improvements in the service over the last 8 years. Or perhaps route 2 customers who now have only 7 sailings a day through much of the year. On the whole I don't think it is a fair statement to say that the customer experience is better today than it was in 2002, or 1969 for that matter. 4 - " he has provided these eight years in making BC Ferries a success" - Is it successful? How would you go about substantiating this? A company that will surely fail unless there is a substantial government intervention can hardly be described as 'successful', in my opinion.
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Post by KE7JFF on Sept 27, 2011 14:15:46 GMT -8
Correct me if I am wrong, but it sounds like Hahn is a "Professional CEO" who just goes around to company to company without feeling any obligation to stick around.
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Post by mrdot on Sept 27, 2011 14:20:33 GMT -8
:)I am sorry, but the guy that made BC Ferries a sucess, and the fleet was once upon a time "Bennett's navy". I know the times are different now for all buisness and gov't, but as Liberal heavy Rich Coleman has pointed out Bennett's times and forsite will have lasting effect on power rates, and I for one, don't think this was a man that has hurt our next generation, my biggest criticism might be that he created false expectations of many islanders with unsustainable subsidies for todays economy! The original dogwood fleet was lightyears ahead of what I see going forward in the present so called pvte. buisness model! :)mrdot.
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Post by piglet on Sept 27, 2011 17:35:43 GMT -8
According to CHEK one of the things he is giving up, beside the 1.5m for the coming year is the 30 month severance package. If that is true due to his departure by his own choice, all I can say is "don't let the door hit you on the way out".
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Post by Ferryman on Sept 27, 2011 20:28:03 GMT -8
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