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CHANGING FACES 38 CATHERINEWALKER, EXECUTIVEOFFICER, BCIA The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced the appointment of Catherine Walker as executive officer following the retirement of George Lee at the end of September. Catherine’s career has spanned the public and private sectors with many years working in senior roles that bring together sector development, stakeholder engagement, policy, government relations and communications. Having worked for almost 20 years in member focused organisations, Catherine is experienced in delivering organisational growth through member relations and service development. She said: “I feel really privileged and excited to be joining the BCIA at such a pivotal time for the industry. With an increased focus on energy efficiency and requirements for more resilient safety and security in the built environment, the BCIA is strategically placed to position our members as the leaders of industry development, innovation and standards.” Graeme Rees, BCIA president, thanked George Lee for his service and welcomed Catherine’s appointment: “Although with us for a relatively short period of time George has been instrumental in helping the association grow. Catherine joins at a perfect time to help us on our development journey, capitalising on the foundation George has set as well as bringing new, fresh ideas from the wealth of experience she brings. We wish George well in his retirement and thank him for all the hard work as well as extend a very warm welcome to Catherine.” www.bcia.co.uk HAYLEY CATTELL, GROUP SALES DIRECTOR, BEIJER REF UK & IRELAND, CLIFF SEALY, BUSINESS DIRECTOR, DEAN & WOOD Beijer Ref UK & Ireland has announced the promotion to group sales director of Hayley Cattell, while Cliff Sealy is appointed business director at Dean & Wood. Hayley said: “Our business continues to open doors with a new and exciting product portfolio to assist us on our journey to a sustainable future. In unison with the Beijer Ref Training Academies, we now offer so much more than product wholesaling. I look forward to working with all elements of the product supply chain.” www.jswright.co.uk LOUISE KELLY, HR MANAGER, CONDAIR Humidity control specialist Condair has appointed Louise Kelly as its new HR manager. Louise previously worked in HR roles at The Body Shop, Catalina Re and The Hartford. Tony Fleming, head of sales cluster Northern Europe, said: “As an organisation, Condair has always been very focused on supporting and developing its team, and providing a happy and fulfilling place to work. It’s because of this that I am so delighted to welcome Louise on board. Having worked with such progressive companies before, we feel very lucky to have her join Condair.” Louise said: “I’m greatly looking forward to getting to know the people at Condair and continuing to support and develop a working environment that is collaborative, challenging, motivating and rewarding for all of our employees. With more than half of our employees having been at the company for at least 10 years, it’s evident that Condair greatly values the importance of investing in and developing people. This talent and experience really shines through in the expertise and services the company provides”. The Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidity control and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair Ltd, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website at www.condair.co.uk DANIEL LILLEY, CLIMATE SOLUTIONS MANAGER, LED ELECTRICAL Former Samsung sales manager Daniel Lilley has joined LED Electrical to head up its new climate solutions division. LED Electrical is one of the UK’s leading independent electrical wholesalers and now has a vision to supply and support existing and new customers with full climate solutions. Daniel and his team have managed to secure partnerships with some of the industry’s leading manufacturers and in September became official distributors of Hitachi and Fieldpiece. Company director Michael Fay said: “The creation of our climate solutions division highlights our confidence in the growth projections for this industry. As we strengthen and extend our product portfolio, we will be able to offer a full service from consultation to supply of goods for our customers.” Daniel Lilley said: “I am excited at the opportunity to supply and support our customers with the full climate solution and within the next few months we will be able to supply all project ancillaries too.” www.led-electrical.co.uk October 2022 | November 2022 Volume 8 No.6 Hayley Cattell Cliff Sealy