BC Ferries Board ends contract with chief executive Mark Collins
The departure comes as the ferry system posts frequent sailing-cancellation notices due to crew shortages.
B.C. Ferry Services announced Friday it has ended its contract with Mark Collins, who has served since April 2017 as president and chief executive of the company, which operates as B.C. Ferries.
Collins, whose contract had been due to run until 2026, is leaving B.C. Ferries “effective immediately,” a statement from the board said. His departure comes as the system posts frequent sailing-cancellation notices due to crew shortages.
The B.C. Ferry Services board of directors decided to end Collins’ contract, which will entitle him to severance in accordance with the terms of his contract, it said. The amount has not yet been finalized.
“We thank Mr. Collins for his hard work and dedication to B.C. Ferries. We wish him well in all future endeavours,” said board chair Joy MacPhail in a statement. “Like many organizations, B.C. Ferries has faced recent staffing shortages, service interruptions and COVID-related challenges,” she said. “There are no quick fixes to these systemic challenges, but as a board, we believe it is time for renewal, fresh ideas and a renewed commitment to the highest standards of customer service, safety and affordability.”
