The next assertion was issued by Power NL CEO Charlene Johnson on the passing of Rob Crosbie:
“All the Newfoundland and Labrador power business is mourning the lack of Mr. Rob Crosbie, an business titan who performed a number one function in beginning the offshore oil and fuel business and forming the power business advocacy affiliation Power NL.
From the inception of the offshore oil and fuel business, Rob Crosbie was an ardent advocate for Newfoundland and Labrador individuals and firms not solely collaborating in, however main and constructing the offshore into what it has turn out to be in the present day. He was keen about not solely the function his firm and his workers might and may play within the business, however supported and mentored others to make sure Newfoundland and Labrador corporations constructed the capability to take part within the sector and ultimately deliver their world-class abilities around the globe.
Rob Crosbie was additionally a philanthropist who was deeply concerned locally he lived, labored, and beloved a lot. Invested into the Order of Canada in 2019, his accolades are many, together with an honorary Physician of Legal guidelines diploma from Memorial College, receiving the Power NL Excellent Contribution Award, and being a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Enterprise Corridor of Fame. Most of all, he was a loving husband and father who can be deeply missed, but without end remembered.
Personally, Rob was an distinctive mentor, all the time prepared to share his data and expertise once I requested him for recommendation. All the time supportive and all the time humble, his many years of enterprise and business data helped me and Power NL via many difficult conditions. Rob had skilled all of it and gave smart counsel to anybody experiencing tough occasions within the power business.
On behalf of the Power NL board of administrators, workers and over 500 member corporations who’ve all benefited from Rob Crosbie’s efforts, recommendation, and dedication, I provide my sincerest condolences to Rob’s household, mates, and colleagues. Whereas nothing can compensate for the loss and grief you’re feeling right now, please know a complete group can be mourning your loss however is without end grateful for having identified Rob and benefiting from his lifelong dedication to making a profitable offshore oil and fuel business for all of Newfoundland and Labrador.”