We’re very proud to share the news that our Managing Director Andrew Renwick has been elected to the Management Board of Lift and Escalator Industry Association LEIA and has already begun attending its meetings.
Karis Walker, Head of Commercial at TK Elevator and David Martin, MD at DeSeM Lifts joined on the same date.
For more about them, go here.
Andrew explains more:
What prompted you to get involved with the LEIA board?
I‘ve been an active member of LEIA since 2011 and rarely miss any of the Council meetings.
Last year, a couple of Board members had retired and no-one from the membership had put themselves forward to replace the open positions. I therefore approached Nick Mellor and enquired about volunteering my services, as did Dave Martin, MD of DeSem Lifts. This allowed the board to get back to an appropriate number.
Having enjoyed the experience, and feeling I had only just got started, I put myself forward for nomination at the recent AGM, where due to the increased number of nominations compared to available Board seats, it went to a membership vote, which I was delighted to see saw me re-elected.
What do you hope to achieve as a Board member?
As a director of a smaller lift company, I’m eager to provide a vital perspective at Board level. The lift and escalator industry faces multitudes of challenges and I believe my 16 years’ of experience in this field, which includes substantial growth within our family business, has equipped me well to tackle both specific industry challenges and broader business issues.
Small companies possess a remarkable ability to respond swiftly and adapt to new challenges. My intention is to harness this agile mindset within the board to proactively address the challenges our industry encounters. By leveraging our nimbleness, we can drive innovative solutions and guide the industry toward a more dynamic and resilient future.
Why is it important to support the work of LEIA?
LEIA represents the collective voice of the industry. Supporting LEIA means supporting its advocacy efforts, which can influence policies, regulations and standards which directly impact the industry. This advocacy ensures industry professionals have a say in shaping their future.
For more about Caltech and Andrew, go here