B&ES SEEKS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE
1 July 2013 - Building & Engineering Services Association chief executive Blane Judd has decided to step down from his role with effect from the end of June 2013.
Mr Judd joined B&ES (then HVCA) two years ago as chief executive designate, and succeeded to the chief executive role on 25 July 2011.
During his time with the Association, he has proved himself to be an extremely effective change manager, and has overseen the successful implementation of the programme which resulted in the B&ES brand replacing that of HVCA in March last year.
He also contributed significantly to the process of workforce modernisation and reform through the promotion of the Building Engineering Services National Agreement (BESNA) as a single employment framework covering mechanical, electrical and plumbing operatives, and to the development of a 24-hour emergency helpline and supporting website designed to raise awareness among consumers of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, which is being launched in July.
“Blane has worked closely with the officer team in developing a vision and strategy for the Association – a strategy which I believe provides an excellent platform for our continuing effectiveness and prosperity in the challenging years that lie ahead,” said B&ES president Sue Sharp.
Mr Judd commented that, following a period of reflection, he had decided that the time was right for him to seek a fresh opportunity that would employ his change management and innovation skills and experience to maximum effect.
Mrs Sharp added that she and her fellow officers understood his decision and, although they were sorry to see him go, they wished Mr Judd the very best of good fortune in his future career.
They also thanked him and his wife for their hard work and commitment during his time at the Association.
“The process that will lead to the appointment of a worthy successor to Blane is already in place,” the president confirmed.
“In the meantime, our deputy chief executive Roderick Pettigrew will be ensuring that matters continue to run smoothly throughout the transition.”
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For further information, contact Jack McDavid at B&ES on 020 7313 4909 (jack.mcdavid@b-es.org).
Note to Editors
Since its formation in 1904, B&ES, the Building & Engineering Services Association (formerly the HVCA) has represented the interests of companies engaged in a wide range of building and engineering services disciplines.
B&ES helps its members to build successful businesses by being the leading trade association for integrated building and engineering services and renewable technologies. It is a unifying force that promotes and monitors excellence; provides quality advice, guidance, training and support; generates market-leading thinking; and shapes the commercial environment through active representation.
B&ES members are subject to regular, third-party inspection and assessment of their technical competence and commercial capability, carried out by an independent certification body at least every three years.
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