It is with sadness that the AADA advise of the passing of prominent South Australian dealer and former AADA director, Richard Collins, Chair of the Jarvis Group,
Richard was a highly respected and adept businessperson who earnt a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne University, where he majored in Economics and Company Law. Prior to acquiring Jarvis Ford in 1984, Richard worked for 10 years with Ford Australia. Under his watch, the Jarvis Group has grown to employ over 300 South Australians, selling over 7,000 new cars annually from the likes of Ford, Toyota, Subaru, Suzuki, Isuzu Ute, Skoda, Peugeot, Deepal, and Geely franchises.
Richard was well respected in the industry, serving as Chair of the ASX Listed Carsales, and filling the role of the South Australian Director on the AADA Board.
Richard was a noted philanthropist and supported numerous animal welfare and children’s charities in Australia and overseas. Richard and wife Joanna were both recipients of Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 2021, for their significant service to the community through charitable initiatives.
The Chair, Board and Secretariat of AADA send its deepest condolences to Richard’s wife Joanna, the Collins family and to all employees of the Jarvis Group.