From panel van to boardroom – Noel Courtney's awesome Airmaster adventure
Noel Courtney, co-founder and CEO of Airmaster, has retired after building the company from a three-person panel van operation into one of Australia's leading HVAC&R service providers.
How did Airmaster grow from three panel vans to a major HVAC company in Australia?
Relevant to HVAC technicians and business owners as a case study in growing a trades business from the ground up to a major industry player.
Key takeaways
- Airmaster co-founder Noel Courtney has retired as CEO after building the company from scratch.
- The business started with just three people operating out of panel vans.
- Airmaster is now regarded as one of Australia's most innovative HVAC&R service providers.
- Courtney's exit marks another evolution for the company as leadership transitions to new hands.
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