Heat Pumps Today

08 April | May 2023 C H A N G I N G F A C E S THE HPA APPOINTS CHARLOTTE LEE AS ITS FIRST CHIEF EXECUTIVE FROM MID-APRIL 2023 Charlotte Lee will become the Heat Pump Association’s (HPA’s) new Chief Executive in April 2023. Charlotte brings highly relevant experience to the role. She is currently Head of External Affairs at NAPIT, a government approved certification body that includes the plumbing and heating sector, within sits heat pumps. Prior to this, Charlotte led on policy development and government affairs for heat pumps and energy efficiency whilst at Ecuity Consulting and the Micropower Council (latterly the Sustainable Energy Association). Phil Hurley, Chair of the Heat Pump Association, said: “I speak for all our members in welcoming Charlotte as the HPA’s first Chief Executive. She joins at a pivotal time when Government is setting a clear pathway for heat pumps to become the technology of choice for most future heating systems. The Heat Pump Association has now grown to represent the manufacturers supplying over 95% of the UK’s heat pumps, so this appointment is a timely step in the Association’s development.” Charlotte Lee commented: www.heatpumps.org.uk PASSIVENT STRENGTHENS ITS TECHNICAL EXPERTISE WITH SENIOR APPOINTMENT Passivent has appointed Huw Poppy to the role of Business Operations Manager. Huw joins Passivent with over 25 years’ experience. A key part of Huw’s role will be supporting Passivent’s in-house estimating team to provide architects, consultants, engineers and contractors with the technical calculations and advice they need to create compliant and cost- effective natural and hybrid ventilation strategies. Throughout his career, Huw has gained a detailed understanding of the requirements for commercial, industrial and residential buildings and will work closely with Passivent’s technical and sales team to build on the company’s successful work across the education sector and other markets. Huw’s expertise also includes the development of control strategies to ensure that the chosen systems operate at their maximum efficiency to help reduce both costs and operational carbon. www.passivent.com NUAIRE & DOMUS FIRST FEMALE BOARD DIRECTOR IN OVER A DECADE Jessica Cook takes executive role, inspiring more young women into the manufacturing and engineering industry The South Wales based company officially announces the move, naming Jessica, Strategic Marketing Director within the Climate Management Solutions business unit at Genuit Group, for the brands Nuaire and Domus Ventilation. Motivated by people and business growth, Jessica’s strategic thinking will add considerate value to the business. She will be focused on developing and deploying solution-based strategies, centred on the core Group values of creating an inclusive and diverse environment for the division to thrive. After just two years at Genuit Group, firstly as Head of Marketing for Nuaire and Domus Ventilation, before taking on the role of General Manager for Domus Ventilation, Jessica now actively joins industry leaders from around the business as they tackle sustainability, inclusivity, and diversity together. The board’s overall aim being to create an innovative and prominent business and a collaborative culture for its talented employees to flourish within. www.nuaire.co.uk A-GAS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF LOUISE MCCANN AS GROUP COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR Her objective is to lead the global commercial team in providing first class key account management, while enhancing the solutions A-Gas offers to its customers worldwide. Louise said: “I am proud to hold the position of Group Commercial Director as we continue our environmental journey. I am highly encouraged by the dedication of our global commercial teams as we seek to support our customers in fulfilling their sustainability goals through lifecycle refrigerant management.” She joined A-Gas in 2005 and has held a number of roles in the A-Gas business, supporting customers during periods of regulatory change in various regions in line with their corporate commitments. In 2015, Louise became Managing Director of A-Gas Australia, followed by re-locating to Canada in 2019 after accepting the role of Managing Director of A-Gas Canada where she helped establish the business on the ground. She relocated to Dallas, Texas, in 2021 when her role was extended to include all commercial responsibilities for North America. Louise returns to Australia as she begins her role as Group Commercial Director. She will also lead the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand, leveraging her knowledge and skillsets across this region. www.agas.com