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New Institute chair announced at IAI AGM
The Institute of Architectural Ironmongery ( IAI ) has appointed Joanne Milne-Rowe as its new national chair . The appointment was announced at the IAI ’ s AGM on 28 April .
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JO HAS BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR over 20 years and has a wealth of experience in architectural hardware , mechanical security and electronic access control . For the past year Jo has served as IAI vice chair alongside her current role as business development manager at Codelocks . Before this , she served as chairman for the south east region of the IAI .
Jo said : “ I hope that as chair of the Institute , 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 everchanging sector . This is a forward-looking organisation , committed to professional standards and raising the profile of Registered Architectural Ironmongers . The Institute is its members , and I want the members to know that I ’ m here to listen to their thoughts and ideas for taking the IAI forward .”
Mario Del-Signore , outgoing chair of the IAI , said : “ In her role as vice chair and in her previous position as chairman of the south east region , Jo has more than proved her commitment to improving communication and engagement among
members . I have no doubts that she will continue to take the Institute from strength to strength .”
Mario Del-Signore was recognised at the AGM for his service to the Institute and his many achievements during his chairmanship , including initiatives to increase the IAI ’ s presence in Asia and the Middle East .
Replacing Jo as vice chair of the IAI is current south west branch chair Deborah Chance , customer support team leader at Dormakaba .
Deborah has nearly 18 years of industry experience as well as being a GAI Diploma holder , a FDIS Diploma holder , and a RegAI . During this time she has acquired an extensive knowledge of ironmongery , in particular mechanical key systems and access control products .
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