After nine years, Darin King is moving on from his role at Trades NL.

King, a former PC cabinet minister, left political life in 2014 to take over as the organization’s executive director.

During his tenure, the organization earned two national awards for workforce development and efforts to promote sustainable communities.

President Tom Woodford extended his thanks to King for his leadership and commitment to the industry and organization.

King will officially move on from the role later this year.