Bob Dodd will retire from Arteva Funding after next week, ending a premium funding industry career spanning more than 20 years. 

Brisbane-based Mr Dodd started at Arteva three years ago, and last year took a commercial director role to focus on business development. Ross McCallum joined as national head of sales in May.

He has previously has held senior roles at BOQ, Centrepoint Alliance and GE Capital. 

“It’s with a mix of gratitude and sadness that we announce the retirement of Bob,” Arteva said.  

"His proficiency in mergers and acquisitions, alongside his exceptional talent for fostering and maintaining relationships, has been instrumental in our growth and that of others fortunate enough to work with him. Thank you for everything, you will be deeply missed.” 

Arteva says Mr Dodd has been a mentor to many and freely shared vast industry knowledge. He now plans to run a bookshop in Maleny with wife Lea.