Prolectric Services appoints new Managing Director
Prolectric Services has announced the appointment of Rachel Preen as Managing Director, effective from 1 January 2023. Rachel takes over from Chris Williams, who merged Forgen Renewables with Prolectric in 2014. In 2021, Prolectric Services was acquired by Hill and Smith Holdings, a FTSE 250 £1 billion international group, providing sustainable infrastructure and safe transport […]
Key senior appointments at A Alexander Group
Glasgow based A Alexander Group has created two new management roles following the company’s continued growth. Gordon Anderson has been appointed Electrical Small Works Manager, and Alex Lawther has become Fire and Security Service Manager. The family-owned business specialises in large scale commercial and domestic electrical services, as well as fire and security, throughout the […]
Changes announced to BCIA management committee
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced changes to its management committee, with the addition of new members Jen Vickers, Ron Purcell and Jason Harper, while thanking Richard Meacham and Simon Ward who have both left the committee after serving their three-year tenure. The BCIA has also welcomed back Rob Wood as Chair of […]
BGES Group grows Southern team of smart building specialists
Due to growth, BGES Group has expanded its presence in London, with a move to larger premises and the addition of three specialist team members. The company, which has been headquartered in Sheffield since 1995, has seen growing demand for its services in the South. Its investment in several central London premises will equip the […]
IET announces new Chief Executive and Secretary
Ed Almond has been announced as the new Chief Executive and Secretary (CES) of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Ed has worked at the IET for 21 years, having held the position of Director of Finance since 2006 and becoming interim CES last summer following Nigel Fine’s retirement. Ed is an IET Fellow […]
People moves in senior TREND Networks team
Two senior team members have been appointed to new roles at TREND Networks. Dan Barrera, formerly Global Product Manager with TREND Networks has been appointed into the newly created role of Director of Product Innovation. Tim Widdershoven, who has been with the company for eight years and was most recently Marketing Director, has become International […]
New appointments spearhead growth for Seaward
Seaward has announced several senior appointments as it continues to invest in resources and develop expanding national and international operations. Alison Thompson has been appointed as HR Manager in a new role that will see her become part of the senior leadership team, contributing to the overall business strategy and supporting growth. She brings over […]
JTL announces new Chair and CEO
JTL has announced the appointment of both a new Chair, Sir John Low, and a new CEO, Chris Claydon. John joined JTL in his new role on 1 November 2022. John brings with him over 20 years of experience in a commercial background of technology and engineering, as well as extensive periods in the charity […]
Stacey Lucas announced as new Vice President of BCIA
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced Stacey Lucas as its new Vice President. Stacey has been a member of the BCIA’s Management Committee since January and replaces Paul Wetherfield, who stepped down from the role in September. Stacey began her career at Sontay in 2001, when she joined the company as a customer […]
Bumper apprenticeships for electrical industry
The UK’s largest distribution network operator plans to recruit a bumper intake of 50 apprentices in 2023 to support the country’s transition to net zero. Apprentices who join the company will be trained in traditional skills that maintain, repair and build electricity networks which help deliver power to 8.4 million homes and businesses across the […]