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After 11 years at the helm, Colin Farrington is leaving the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

When he was appointed to the role, the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) - as it was then known - had just over 5,000 members, seven staff and a turnover of less than £1 million. After ten years with Farrington as director general, the CIPR had 9,500 members, 38 staff and a turnover close to £4 million.

Five years ago, Farrington's enormous contribution was recognised when the IPR gained its Royal Charter, signifying a 'coming of age' for the profession, and acknowledging its role in providing leadership for the industry. 'It was recognition by the government that the public relations industry was a profession,' he says. 'It has an ethical code of conduct and a body of knowledge on how issues should be handled.'

Jay O'Connor, president of the CIPR said: 'We are grateful for everything Colin has done for the Institute and for the profession. We were glad to hear from Colin that he has made a full recovery from his recent illness and we wish him every success in the future.'

Farrington added: 'I have been privileged to lead the Institute during a period in which it was recognised as the professional body for the PR industry in the UK. I am grateful to the hard-working staff, officers and members who have supported me as we worked to make the CIPR the voice of the profession. I hope the CIPR will continue to go from strength to strength.'

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