The P.A. People (Finally) Celebrate 50 Years In Business

Late in December 2025, Sydney’s The P.A People finally celebrated the milestone that is 50 years in business. Delayed by the COVID pandemic by three years, the occasion was marked by the launch of the book ‘Five Decades of Purpose’, a history of The P.A. People, featuring contributions by many of the people who have helped grow and shape the business (and which, incidentally, I helped compile and edit – ed).

It was an honour to have David Collins, the founder of the company then known as CS Services, which would evolve into The P.A. People, join the ceremony. Both David and Chris Dodds, today’s owner and Managing Director, both regaled the crowd with great memories and successes stories from the last 50 years.

From their humble beginnings in the 1970s to now, there are hundreds of people who have been and continue to be a part of The P.A. People’s journey, with many in the room for the event. The company are grateful to everyone who has played a part in their story, past and present. Their support, belief and contribution have helped shape The P.A. People into what it is today.

As The P.A. People celebrated this milestone, they did so with pride in their history and excitement for what lies ahead.

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Main Pic: David Collins and Chris Dodds cut the Cake