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Garry Bateman awarded Honorary Life Member of the CFA

CFA are delighted to announce that Garry Bateman has been awarded Honorary Life Member of the CFA for his services to the Association over many years.

Garry has had a highly successful 34-year career at Forbo Flooring UK Ltd, from which he is due to retire on 15 April, culminating as Head of Technical Sales & Support.
 
He has also had a distinguished career within the CFA, in which he has been highly influential and to which he has dedicated many hours of his time, going well beyond the ‘call of duty’. Garry’s CFA roles have included serving as:

  • Chairman of the Manufacturers’ Committee from 2010 to March 2022
  • Council member from 2012 to March 2022
  • Vice-President 2016 – 2018
  • President 2018 - 2020
  • Immediate Past President 2020 to retirement

Congratulations Garry on your richly deserved achievement!