MOVERS & SHAKERS
New Presidential Team Appointed
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DAVID STACEY HAS BEEN appointed as the new president of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers( GAI), with a new team of executive officers and a clear focus to“ get straight to work”.
David Stacey is product sales director for UK and Ireland at dormakaba. Originally trained as a civil engineer, he has built his expertise in the sales and marketing of construction products for more than 20 years, working in the UK, Middle East, Australia and Hong Kong.
Following his election as president of the Guild at its AGM earlier this month, David praised his predecessor’ s“ boundless energy, enthusiasm and leadership”. Maria Powell, managing director of Lorient Ltd, also received the past president’ s medal. David said:“ It’ s a huge honour to be chosen to lead such a prestigious organisation in the architectural ironmongery industry. The Guild has been at the forefront of my career and the success of many door hardware businesses for many years.”
“ The president is also part of the‘ One Future Vision’ group, led by past president Maria Powell which is working towards a more unified, professional body to create the strongest possible future for both the Guild, which represents the interest of architectural ironmongery businesses, and its sister organisation, the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers( IAI), which represents the individuals in the industry and promotes ongoing professional development to door hardware specialists.
In addition to confirming David Stacey as the new president, the AGM ratified the appointment of Julian Newman of Oxford Ironmongery Ltd as the new vice president, and Mario Del-Signore of CESuk as treasurer.
The GAI is the only trade body in the UK that represents the interests of the whole architectural ironmongery industry- architectural ironmongers, wholesalers and manufacturers. Its reputation is built on three key areas: education, technical support and community.
The GAI’ s qualifications, education and CPD programmes are widely respected in the UK and overseas, including the GCC and Hong Kong. Its technical information service is the only specialist service of its kind, providing GAI members with comprehensive advice on issues relating to the legislation, regulations and standards governing the use of architectural ironmongery and related hardware.
www. gai. org. uk
ORGANISATIONAL RESTRUCTURE FORM PART OF LONG TERM GROWTH PLANS
Emplas has announced restructure of its senior management team as part of threeyear strategic growth plan through to 2020.
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WITH SIGNIFICANT AND continuing growth in Q1 and Q2 this year and following on from increased sales last year, the organisational review sees Emplas bring new and experienced personnel, to its senior leadership team.
This sees Ryan Johnson, continue to head the business as Managing Director. Kush Patel, formerly Emplas’ Operations Director, steps up to a new position as Deputy Managing Director, while Philip Brown continues in his tenure as Financial Director.
Ray Sinclair, assumes a new role of Operations Director, while John Leary, is Emplas’ recently appointed Sales and
Marketing Director. Roberto Canassa, is also promoted to board level as IT Director.
Kevin Johnson will continue to offer strategic leadership to the business as Emplas’ Chairman, while its board will also be supported by a newly created management team.
Ryan Johnson, Managing Director, Emplas said:“ We have seen some great growth but recognise that we need the right people- not just the right infrastructure – in place to ensure that it continues to be delivered sustainably.
www. emplas. co. uk
Ryan Johnson
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