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NEW VICE CHAIR ELECTED AT IAI
The IAI has appointed Joanne Milne-
Rowe (pictured) as its new vice chair.
» » JO HAS BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR
more than 19 years and comes with a
wealth of experience in architectural
hardware, mechanical security and
electronic access control.
For the past 12 months, she has served as
chairman for the South East region of the
IAI, alongside her current role as business
development manager at Codelocks.
Jo will now step down from her position
of Regional Chairman and will focus on
supporting the Chair across national
activities.
Jo said:
“I hope that as Vice Chair, I can play
a role in changing certain perceptions
about the industry and encourage the next
generation of talent to seek a career in our
ever-changing sector.
Mario Del-Signore, chair of the IAI,
said:
“Jo has already been recognised
for her commitment to improving
communication and increasing
engagement among members in her
role as chairman of the south east
region. I have no doubts that she will
continue to help to take the Institute
from strength to strength and look
forward to working with her to promote
the IAI’s work.”
NEW PRESIDENTIAL TEAM APPOINTED
» » 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.
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